Chlorhexidine gluconate Prescribing at WHITBY GROUP PRACTICE

Drugs acting on the oropharynx | Ear, Nose and Oropharynx

Items (12m)

108

Total Quantity

47.4K

NHS Cost

£377

vs National Avg

+391.8%

WHITBY GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 108 items of Chlorhexidine gluconate over the last 12 months at a cost of £377 to the NHS. This is 391.8% 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	108
Total Quantity	47,400
Total NHS Cost	£377
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+391.8%

Chlorhexidine gluconate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	108 items
National average per practice	22 items
Difference	+391.8% 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.