Chlorhexidine gluconate Prescribing at PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs acting on the oropharynx | Ear, Nose and Oropharynx
Items (12m)
103
Total Quantity
32.4K
NHS Cost
£299
vs National Avg
+369%
PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 103 items of Chlorhexidine gluconate over the last 12 months at a cost of £299 to the NHS. This is 369% above the national average prescribing rate. Chlorhexidine gluconate is classified under Drugs acting on the oropharynx in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
6
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 103 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 32,350 |
| Total NHS Cost | £299 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +369% |
Chlorhexidine gluconate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 103 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 22 items |
| Difference | +369% 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.