Chlorhexidine gluconate Prescribing at HORTON PARK MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs acting on the oropharynx | Ear, Nose and Oropharynx

Items (12m)
121
Total Quantity
45.9K
NHS Cost
£441
vs National Avg
+451%

HORTON PARK MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 121 items of Chlorhexidine gluconate over the last 12 months at a cost of £441 to the NHS. This is 451% above the national average prescribing rate. Chlorhexidine gluconate is classified under Drugs acting on the oropharynx in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
14

Prescribing Details

Total Items121
Total Quantity45,900
Total NHS Cost£441
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+451%

Chlorhexidine gluconate Prescribing Comparison

This practice121 items
National average per practice22 items
Difference+451% 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.