Chlorhexidine gluconate Prescribing at ASHFIELD SURGERY

Drugs acting on the oropharynx | Ear, Nose and Oropharynx

Items (12m)
70
Total Quantity
23.3K
NHS Cost
£175
vs National Avg
+218.7%

ASHFIELD SURGERY prescribed 70 items of Chlorhexidine gluconate over the last 12 months at a cost of £175 to the NHS. This is 218.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Chlorhexidine gluconate is classified under Drugs acting on the oropharynx in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
5

Prescribing Details

Total Items70
Total Quantity23,250
Total NHS Cost£175
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+218.7%

Chlorhexidine gluconate Prescribing Comparison

This practice70 items
National average per practice22 items
Difference+218.7% 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.