Chlorhexidine gluconate Prescribing at LOWER CLAPTON GENERAL PRACTICE

Drugs acting on the oropharynx | Ear, Nose and Oropharynx

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

20.4K

NHS Cost

£127

vs National Avg

+173.2%

LOWER CLAPTON GENERAL PRACTICE prescribed 60 items of Chlorhexidine gluconate over the last 12 months at a cost of £127 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

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	60
Total Quantity	20,400
Total NHS Cost	£127
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+173.2%

Chlorhexidine gluconate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	60 items
National average per practice	22 items
Difference	+173.2% 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.