Chlorhexidine acetate vs Chlorhexidine gluconate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chlorhexidine gluconate was dispensed 3,086.7× as often as Chlorhexidine acetate in March 2026 — 18,520 items versus 6 in England.
6items
Chlorhexidine acetate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
18,520items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Chlorhexidine acetate versus Chlorhexidine gluconate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Chlorhexidine acetate · ╌ Chlorhexidine gluconate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Chlorhexidine acetate | Chlorhexidine gluconate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 6 | 18,520 |
| Items, last 12 months | 62 | 214,869 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £36 | £173,571 |
See the full profile for Chlorhexidine acetate or Chlorhexidine gluconate.