Cefalexin Prescribing at UPWELL HEALTH CENTRE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
261
Total Quantity
8,439
NHS Cost
£621
vs National Avg
+124.4%

UPWELL HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 261 items of Cefalexin over the last 12 months at a cost of £621 to the NHS. This is 124.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Cefalexin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
24

Prescribing Details

Total Items261
Total Quantity8,439
Total NHS Cost£621
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average+124.4%

Cefalexin Prescribing Comparison

This practice261 items
National average per practice116 items
Difference+124.4% vs national average
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.