Alcohol vs Chlorhexidine gluconate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chlorhexidine gluconate was dispensed 254.4× as often as Alcohol in May 2026 — 16,790 items versus 66 in England.
66items
Alcohol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
16,790items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Alcohol | Chlorhexidine gluconate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 66 | 16,790 |
| Items, last 12 months | 737 | 215,223 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £243 | £157,688 |
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