Chlorhexidine gluconate Prescribing at CAPE HILL MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs acting on the oropharynx | Ear, Nose and Oropharynx
Items (12m)
202
Total Quantity
68.1K
NHS Cost
£452
vs National Avg
+819.8%
CAPE HILL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 202 items of Chlorhexidine gluconate over the last 12 months at a cost of £452 to the NHS. This is 819.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Chlorhexidine gluconate is classified under Drugs acting on the oropharynx in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
21
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 202 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 68,100 |
| Total NHS Cost | £452 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +819.8% |
Chlorhexidine gluconate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 202 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 22 items |
| Difference | +819.8% 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.