Chlorhexidine gluconate Prescribing at CAVERSHAM GROUP PRACTICE

Drugs acting on the oropharynx | Ear, Nose and Oropharynx

Items (12m)
154
Total Quantity
60.4K
NHS Cost
£558
vs National Avg
+601.2%

CAVERSHAM GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 154 items of Chlorhexidine gluconate over the last 12 months at a cost of £558 to the NHS. This is 601.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Chlorhexidine gluconate is classified under Drugs acting on the oropharynx in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
16

Prescribing Details

Total Items154
Total Quantity60,400
Total NHS Cost£558
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average+601.2%

Chlorhexidine gluconate Prescribing Comparison

This practice154 items
National average per practice22 items
Difference+601.2% 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.