Chlorhexidine gluconate vs Chloramphenicol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chloramphenicol was dispensed 74,753.0× as often as Chlorhexidine gluconate in January 2025 — 74,753 items versus 1 in England.
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Chlorhexidine gluconate · January 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Chloramphenicol · January 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Chlorhexidine gluconate versus Chloramphenicol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Chlorhexidine gluconate · ╌ Chloramphenicol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to January 2025
| Measure | Chlorhexidine gluconate | Chloramphenicol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, January 2025 | 1 | 74,753 |
| Items, last 12 months | 14 | 937,878 |
| Net ingredient cost, January 2025 | £78 | £249,218 |
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