Chlorhexidine gluconate Prescribing at CONSETT MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs acting on the oropharynx | Ear, Nose and Oropharynx

Items (12m)
54
Total Quantity
25.2K
NHS Cost
£166
vs National Avg
+145.9%

CONSETT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 54 items of Chlorhexidine gluconate over the last 12 months at a cost of £166 to the NHS. This is 145.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Chlorhexidine gluconate is classified under Drugs acting on the oropharynx in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
4

Prescribing Details

Total Items54
Total Quantity25,200
Total NHS Cost£166
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+145.9%

Chlorhexidine gluconate Prescribing Comparison

This practice54 items
National average per practice22 items
Difference+145.9% 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.