Cefalexin Prescribing at WEST WIRRAL GROUP PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
502
Total Quantity
17.0K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+331.6%
WEST WIRRAL GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 502 items of Cefalexin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,474 to the NHS. This is 331.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Cefalexin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
34
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 502 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,008 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,474 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +331.6% |
Cefalexin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 502 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 116 items |
| Difference | +331.6% 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.