Chlorhexidine gluconate Prescribing at PENDLETON MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs acting on the oropharynx | Ear, Nose and Oropharynx

Items (12m)
54
Total Quantity
23.6K
NHS Cost
£182
vs National Avg
+145.9%

PENDLETON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 54 items of Chlorhexidine gluconate over the last 12 months at a cost of £182 to the NHS. This is 145.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Chlorhexidine gluconate is classified under Drugs acting on the oropharynx in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
6

Prescribing Details

Total Items54
Total Quantity23,600
Total NHS Cost£182
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+145.9%

Chlorhexidine gluconate Prescribing Comparison

This practice54 items
National average per practice22 items
Difference+145.9% 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.