Alcohol vs Chlorhexidine gluconate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chlorhexidine gluconate was dispensed 246.9× as often as Alcohol in March 2026 — 18,520 items versus 75 in England.
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Alcohol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Chlorhexidine gluconate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Alcohol | Chlorhexidine gluconate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 75 | 18,520 |
| Items, last 12 months | 707 | 214,869 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £271 | £173,571 |
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