Chlorhexidine gluconate Prescribing at THE RIDGE MEDICAL PRACT.

Drugs acting on the oropharynx | Ear, Nose and Oropharynx

Items (12m)
239
Total Quantity
91.4K
NHS Cost
£769
vs National Avg
+988.3%

THE RIDGE MEDICAL PRACT. prescribed 239 items of Chlorhexidine gluconate over the last 12 months at a cost of £769 to the NHS. This is 988.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Chlorhexidine gluconate is classified under Drugs acting on the oropharynx in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
15

Prescribing Details

Total Items239
Total Quantity91,440
Total NHS Cost£769
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+988.3%

Chlorhexidine gluconate Prescribing Comparison

This practice239 items
National average per practice22 items
Difference+988.3% 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.