Chlorhexidine gluconate Prescribing at WOLVERTON HEALTH CENTRE

Drugs acting on the oropharynx | Ear, Nose and Oropharynx

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

18.7K

NHS Cost

£162

vs National Avg

+141.3%

WOLVERTON HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 53 items of Chlorhexidine gluconate over the last 12 months at a cost of £162 to the NHS. This is 141.3% 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	53
Total Quantity	18,700
Total NHS Cost	£162
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+141.3%

Chlorhexidine gluconate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	53 items
National average per practice	22 items
Difference	+141.3% 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.