Chlorhexidine acetate vs Iodine compounds
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Iodine compounds was dispensed 5.8× as often as Chlorhexidine acetate in May 2026 — 93 items versus 16 in England.
16items
Chlorhexidine acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
93items
Iodine compounds · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Chlorhexidine acetate | Iodine compounds |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 16 | 93 |
| Items, last 12 months | 68 | 1,488 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £62 | £1,348 |
See the full profile for Chlorhexidine acetate or Iodine compounds.