Chlorhexidine gluconate Prescribing at SHIFA SURGERY

Skin cleansers,antiseptics and desloughing agents | Skin

Items (12m)

112

Total Quantity

52.0K

NHS Cost

£1.7K

vs National Avg

+279.3%

SHIFA SURGERY prescribed 112 items of Chlorhexidine gluconate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,738 to the NHS. This is 279.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Chlorhexidine gluconate is classified under Skin cleansers,antiseptics and desloughing agents in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	112
Total Quantity	51,975
Total NHS Cost	£1,738
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+279.3%

Chlorhexidine gluconate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	112 items
National average per practice	30 items
Difference	+279.3% 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.