Chlorhexidine acetate vs Iodine compounds
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Iodine compounds was dispensed 112.0× as often as Chlorhexidine acetate in June 2026 — 112 items versus 1 in England.
1items
Chlorhexidine acetate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
112items
Iodine compounds · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Chlorhexidine acetate versus Iodine compounds: national items dispensed by month
▬ Chlorhexidine acetate · ╌ Iodine compounds
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Chlorhexidine acetate | Iodine compounds |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 1 | 112 |
| Items, last 12 months | 57 | 1,465 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £4 | £1,850 |
See the full profile for Chlorhexidine acetate or Iodine compounds.