Amylmetacresol vs Chlorhexidine gluconate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chlorhexidine gluconate was dispensed 1,039.7× as often as Amylmetacresol in June 2026 — 19,755 items versus 19 in England.
19items
Amylmetacresol · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
19,755items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · June 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 June 2026
| Measure | Amylmetacresol | Chlorhexidine gluconate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 19 | 19,755 |
| Items, last 12 months | 376 | 235,599 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £72 | £86,185 |
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