Chlorhexidine gluconate Prescribing at THORNTON MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs acting on the oropharynx | Ear, Nose and Oropharynx

Items (12m)
77
Total Quantity
34.0K
NHS Cost
£316
vs National Avg
+250.6%

THORNTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 77 items of Chlorhexidine gluconate over the last 12 months at a cost of £316 to the NHS. This is 250.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Chlorhexidine gluconate is classified under Drugs acting on the oropharynx in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

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

Prescribing Details

Total Items77
Total Quantity34,000
Total NHS Cost£316
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+250.6%

Chlorhexidine gluconate Prescribing Comparison

This practice77 items
National average per practice22 items
Difference+250.6% 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.