Chlorhexidine acetate vs Chlorhexidine gluconate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chlorhexidine gluconate was dispensed 19,558.0× as often as Chlorhexidine acetate in June 2026 — 19,558 items versus 1 in England.
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Chlorhexidine acetate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
19,558items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · June 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 June 2026
| Measure | Chlorhexidine acetate | Chlorhexidine gluconate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 1 | 19,558 |
| Items, last 12 months | 57 | 217,356 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £4 | £182,923 |
See the full profile for Chlorhexidine acetate or Chlorhexidine gluconate.