Chlorhexidine gluconate Prescribing at ST. MARGARETS PRACTICE

Drugs acting on the oropharynx | Ear, Nose and Oropharynx

Items (12m)

128

Total Quantity

15.6K

NHS Cost

£422

vs National Avg

+482.9%

ST. MARGARETS PRACTICE prescribed 128 items of Chlorhexidine gluconate over the last 12 months at a cost of £422 to the NHS. This is 482.9% 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	128
Total Quantity	15,640
Total NHS Cost	£422
Presentations	7 different forms
vs National Average	+482.9%

Chlorhexidine gluconate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	128 items
National average per practice	22 items
Difference	+482.9% 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.