Amylmetacresol vs Chlorhexidine gluconate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chlorhexidine gluconate was dispensed 769.3× as often as Amylmetacresol in May 2026 — 18,462 items versus 24 in England.
24items
Amylmetacresol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
18,462items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Amylmetacresol versus Chlorhexidine gluconate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Amylmetacresol · ╌ Chlorhexidine gluconate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Amylmetacresol | Chlorhexidine gluconate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 24 | 18,462 |
| Items, last 12 months | 385 | 236,015 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £82 | £80,227 |
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