Chlorhexidine acetate vs Chlorhexidine gluconate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chlorhexidine gluconate was dispensed 1,049.4× as often as Chlorhexidine acetate in May 2026 — 16,790 items versus 16 in England.
16items
Chlorhexidine acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
16,790items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Chlorhexidine acetate | Chlorhexidine gluconate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 16 | 16,790 |
| Items, last 12 months | 68 | 215,223 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £62 | £157,688 |
See the full profile for Chlorhexidine acetate or Chlorhexidine gluconate.