Chlorhexidine gluconate Prescribing at NEWTONS PRACTICE

Drugs acting on the oropharynx | Ear, Nose and Oropharynx

Items (12m)
73
Total Quantity
18.9K
NHS Cost
£199
vs National Avg
+232.4%

NEWTONS PRACTICE prescribed 73 items of Chlorhexidine gluconate over the last 12 months at a cost of £199 to the NHS. This is 232.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Chlorhexidine gluconate is classified under Drugs acting on the oropharynx in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
6

Prescribing Details

Total Items73
Total Quantity18,890
Total NHS Cost£199
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+232.4%

Chlorhexidine gluconate Prescribing Comparison

This practice73 items
National average per practice22 items
Difference+232.4% 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.