Chlorhexidine gluconate Prescribing at ASHFIELDS PRIMARY CARE CENTRE

Drugs acting on the oropharynx | Ear, Nose and Oropharynx

Items (12m)
72
Total Quantity
28.1K
NHS Cost
£169
vs National Avg
+227.9%

ASHFIELDS PRIMARY CARE CENTRE prescribed 72 items of Chlorhexidine gluconate over the last 12 months at a cost of £169 to the NHS. This is 227.9% 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
6
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
5

Prescribing Details

Total Items72
Total Quantity28,050
Total NHS Cost£169
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+227.9%

Chlorhexidine gluconate Prescribing Comparison

This practice72 items
National average per practice22 items
Difference+227.9% 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.