Alcohol vs Chlorhexidine acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alcohol was dispensed 4.1× as often as Chlorhexidine acetate in May 2026 — 66 items versus 16 in England.
66items
Alcohol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
16items
Chlorhexidine acetate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Alcohol | Chlorhexidine acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 66 | 16 |
| Items, last 12 months | 737 | 68 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £243 | £62 |
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