Alcohol vs Chlorhexidine gluconate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chlorhexidine gluconate was dispensed 244.5× as often as Alcohol in April 2026 — 17,606 items versus 72 in England.
72items
Alcohol · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
17,606items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Alcohol versus Chlorhexidine gluconate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Alcohol · ╌ Chlorhexidine gluconate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Alcohol | Chlorhexidine gluconate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 72 | 17,606 |
| Items, last 12 months | 727 | 215,966 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £278 | £163,156 |
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