Chlorhexidine gluconate Prescribing at THE LONSDALE MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs acting on the oropharynx | Ear, Nose and Oropharynx

Items (12m)
75
Total Quantity
25.0K
NHS Cost
£179
vs National Avg
+241.5%

THE LONSDALE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 75 items of Chlorhexidine gluconate over the last 12 months at a cost of £179 to the NHS. This is 241.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Chlorhexidine gluconate is classified under Drugs acting on the oropharynx in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
5

Prescribing Details

Total Items75
Total Quantity24,950
Total NHS Cost£179
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+241.5%

Chlorhexidine gluconate Prescribing Comparison

This practice75 items
National average per practice22 items
Difference+241.5% 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.