Chlorhexidine gluconate Prescribing at MELBOURNE PARK MEDICAL CENTRE

Skin cleansers,antiseptics and desloughing agents | Skin

Items (12m)
70
Total Quantity
33.0K
NHS Cost
£639
vs National Avg
+137%

MELBOURNE PARK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 70 items of Chlorhexidine gluconate over the last 12 months at a cost of £639 to the NHS. This is 137% above the national average prescribing rate. Chlorhexidine gluconate is classified under Skin cleansers,antiseptics and desloughing agents in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
6

Prescribing Details

Total Items70
Total Quantity33,000
Total NHS Cost£639
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+137%

Chlorhexidine gluconate Prescribing Comparison

This practice70 items
National average per practice30 items
Difference+137% 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.