Chlorhexidine gluconate Prescribing at SEL SPECIAL ALLOCATION PRACTICE

Drugs acting on the oropharynx | Ear, Nose and Oropharynx

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

19.2K

NHS Cost

£111

vs National Avg

+145.9%

SEL SPECIAL ALLOCATION PRACTICE prescribed 54 items of Chlorhexidine gluconate over the last 12 months at a cost of £111 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

Prescribing Details

Total Items	54
Total Quantity	19,200
Total NHS Cost	£111
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+145.9%

Chlorhexidine gluconate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	54 items
National average per practice	22 items
Difference	+145.9% 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.