Cefalexin Prescribing at THE WESTGATE PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
660
Total Quantity
23.8K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+467.4%
THE WESTGATE PRACTICE prescribed 660 items of Cefalexin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,629 to the NHS. This is 467.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Cefalexin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
46
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 660 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 23,827 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,629 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +467.4% |
Cefalexin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 660 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 116 items |
| Difference | +467.4% 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.