Cefalexin Prescribing at WIRRAL WIC (APH)_WIC APH

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
579
Total Quantity
18.1K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+397.8%

WIRRAL WIC (APH)_WIC APH prescribed 579 items of Cefalexin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,606 to the NHS. This is 397.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Cefalexin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
52

Prescribing Details

Total Items579
Total Quantity18,106
Total NHS Cost£1,606
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average+397.8%

Cefalexin Prescribing Comparison

This practice579 items
National average per practice116 items
Difference+397.8% 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.