Cefalexin Prescribing at THE SALTSCAR SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
361
Total Quantity
17.3K
NHS Cost
£900
vs National Avg
+210.4%
THE SALTSCAR SURGERY prescribed 361 items of Cefalexin over the last 12 months at a cost of £900 to the NHS. This is 210.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Cefalexin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
26
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 361 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,281 |
| Total NHS Cost | £900 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +210.4% |
Cefalexin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 361 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 116 items |
| Difference | +210.4% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.