Chlohexidine gluconate (Emollient) vs Zinc oxide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Zinc oxide was dispensed 150.8× as often as Chlohexidine gluconate (Emollient) in May 2026 — 8,597 items versus 57 in England.
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Chlohexidine gluconate (Emollient) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Zinc oxide · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Chlohexidine gluconate (Emollient) | Zinc oxide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 57 | 8,597 |
| Items, last 12 months | 665 | 108,426 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £263 | £80,763 |
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