Chlorhexidine gluconate Prescribing at SHIPLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE-AFFINITY CARE

Drugs acting on the oropharynx | Ear, Nose and Oropharynx

Items (12m)
62
Total Quantity
22.8K
NHS Cost
£184
vs National Avg
+182.3%

SHIPLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE-AFFINITY CARE prescribed 62 items of Chlorhexidine gluconate over the last 12 months at a cost of £184 to the NHS. This is 182.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Chlorhexidine gluconate is classified under Drugs acting on the oropharynx in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
1

Prescribing Details

Total Items62
Total Quantity22,800
Total NHS Cost£184
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+182.3%

Chlorhexidine gluconate Prescribing Comparison

This practice62 items
National average per practice22 items
Difference+182.3% 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.