Chlorhexidine gluconate Prescribing at HETTON GROUP PRACTICE

Skin cleansers,antiseptics and desloughing agents | Skin

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

25.3K

NHS Cost

£459

vs National Avg

+82.9%

HETTON GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 54 items of Chlorhexidine gluconate over the last 12 months at a cost of £459 to the NHS. This is 82.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Chlorhexidine gluconate is classified under Skin cleansers,antiseptics and desloughing agents in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	54
Total Quantity	25,250
Total NHS Cost	£459
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+82.9%

Chlorhexidine gluconate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	54 items
National average per practice	30 items
Difference	+82.9% 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.