Chlorhexidine gluconate Prescribing at WESTMORELAND GP CENTRE

Drugs acting on the oropharynx | Ear, Nose and Oropharynx

Items (12m)

118

Total Quantity

41.4K

NHS Cost

£346

vs National Avg

+437.3%

WESTMORELAND GP CENTRE prescribed 118 items of Chlorhexidine gluconate over the last 12 months at a cost of £346 to the NHS. This is 437.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Chlorhexidine gluconate is classified under Drugs acting on the oropharynx in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	118
Total Quantity	41,400
Total NHS Cost	£346
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+437.3%

Chlorhexidine gluconate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	118 items
National average per practice	22 items
Difference	+437.3% 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.