Chlorhexidine gluconate Prescribing at CAVENDISH MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs acting on the oropharynx | Ear, Nose and Oropharynx

Items (12m)

132

Total Quantity

30.1K

NHS Cost

£325

vs National Avg

+501.1%

CAVENDISH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 132 items of Chlorhexidine gluconate over the last 12 months at a cost of £325 to the NHS. This is 501.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Chlorhexidine gluconate is classified under Drugs acting on the oropharynx in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	132
Total Quantity	30,100
Total NHS Cost	£325
Presentations	5 different forms
vs National Average	+501.1%

Chlorhexidine gluconate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	132 items
National average per practice	22 items
Difference	+501.1% 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.