Chlorhexidine acetate vs Alkyl sulphate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alkyl sulphate was dispensed 359.0× as often as Chlorhexidine acetate in March 2026 — 2,154 items versus 6 in England.
6items
Chlorhexidine acetate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,154items
Alkyl sulphate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Chlorhexidine acetate versus Alkyl sulphate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Chlorhexidine acetate · ╌ Alkyl sulphate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Chlorhexidine acetate | Alkyl sulphate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 6 | 2,154 |
| Items, last 12 months | 62 | 24,077 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £36 | £20,671 |
See the full profile for Chlorhexidine acetate or Alkyl sulphate.