Chlorhexidine gluconate Prescribing at FROME MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs acting on the oropharynx | Ear, Nose and Oropharynx

Items (12m)
52
Total Quantity
23.0K
NHS Cost
£143
vs National Avg
+136.8%

FROME MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 52 items of Chlorhexidine gluconate over the last 12 months at a cost of £143 to the NHS. This is 136.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Chlorhexidine gluconate is classified under Drugs acting on the oropharynx in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

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

Prescribing Details

Total Items52
Total Quantity23,000
Total NHS Cost£143
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+136.8%

Chlorhexidine gluconate Prescribing Comparison

This practice52 items
National average per practice22 items
Difference+136.8% 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.