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 Items | 239 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 91,440 |
| Total NHS Cost | £769 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +988.3% |
Chlorhexidine gluconate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 239 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 22 items |
| Difference | +988.3% 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.