Alcohol vs Chlorhexidine acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alcohol was dispensed 74.0× as often as Chlorhexidine acetate in June 2026 — 74 items versus 1 in England.
74items
Alcohol · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Chlorhexidine acetate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Alcohol versus Chlorhexidine acetate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Alcohol · ╌ Chlorhexidine acetate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Alcohol | Chlorhexidine acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 74 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 772 | 57 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £219 | £4 |
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