Chlorhexidine gluconate Prescribing at HASTINGS OLD TOWN SURGERY

Drugs acting on the oropharynx | Ear, Nose and Oropharynx

Items (12m)
60
Total Quantity
18.0K
NHS Cost
£124
vs National Avg
+173.2%

HASTINGS OLD TOWN SURGERY prescribed 60 items of Chlorhexidine gluconate over the last 12 months at a cost of £124 to the NHS. This is 173.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Chlorhexidine gluconate is classified under Drugs acting on the oropharynx in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
3

Prescribing Details

Total Items60
Total Quantity18,000
Total NHS Cost£124
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+173.2%

Chlorhexidine gluconate Prescribing Comparison

This practice60 items
National average per practice22 items
Difference+173.2% 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.