Chlohexidine gluconate (Emollient) vs Zinc oxide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zinc oxide was dispensed 139.6× as often as Chlohexidine gluconate (Emollient) in June 2026 — 8,933 items versus 64 in England.
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Chlohexidine gluconate (Emollient) · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Zinc oxide · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Chlohexidine gluconate (Emollient) versus Zinc oxide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Chlohexidine gluconate (Emollient) · ╌ Zinc oxide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Chlohexidine gluconate (Emollient) | Zinc oxide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 64 | 8,933 |
| Items, last 12 months | 676 | 108,154 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £352 | £84,560 |
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