Chlorhexidine acetate vs Iodine compounds
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Iodine compounds was dispensed 20.3× as often as Chlorhexidine acetate in March 2026 — 122 items versus 6 in England.
6items
Chlorhexidine acetate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
122items
Iodine compounds · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Chlorhexidine acetate | Iodine compounds |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 6 | 122 |
| Items, last 12 months | 62 | 1,544 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £36 | £2,125 |
See the full profile for Chlorhexidine acetate or Iodine compounds.