Chlorhexidine gluconate vs Ciprofloxacin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ciprofloxacin was dispensed 3,282.0× as often as Chlorhexidine gluconate in June 2026 — 3,282 items versus 1 in England.
1items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,282items
Ciprofloxacin · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Chlorhexidine gluconate versus Ciprofloxacin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Chlorhexidine gluconate · ╌ Ciprofloxacin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Chlorhexidine gluconate | Ciprofloxacin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 1 | 3,282 |
| Items, last 12 months | 15 | 40,405 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £60 | £17,959 |
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