Chlorhexidine acetate vs Alkyl sulphate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alkyl sulphate was dispensed 121.4× as often as Chlorhexidine acetate in May 2026 — 1,943 items versus 16 in England.
16items
Chlorhexidine acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,943items
Alkyl sulphate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Chlorhexidine acetate | Alkyl sulphate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 16 | 1,943 |
| Items, last 12 months | 68 | 24,194 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £62 | £19,141 |
See the full profile for Chlorhexidine acetate or Alkyl sulphate.