Chlorhexidine gluconate Prescribing at OLD COULSDON MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs acting on the oropharynx | Ear, Nose and Oropharynx

Items (12m)
90
Total Quantity
27.9K
NHS Cost
£307
vs National Avg
+309.8%

OLD COULSDON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 90 items of Chlorhexidine gluconate over the last 12 months at a cost of £307 to the NHS. This is 309.8% 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
9
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
3

Prescribing Details

Total Items90
Total Quantity27,900
Total NHS Cost£307
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+309.8%

Chlorhexidine gluconate Prescribing Comparison

This practice90 items
National average per practice22 items
Difference+309.8% 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.