Chlorhexidine gluconate vs Hexetidine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chlorhexidine gluconate was dispensed 256.8× as often as Hexetidine in March 2026 — 19,519 items versus 76 in England.
19,519items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
76items
Hexetidine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Chlorhexidine gluconate versus Hexetidine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Chlorhexidine gluconate · ╌ Hexetidine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Chlorhexidine gluconate | Hexetidine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 19,519 | 76 |
| Items, last 12 months | 238,360 | 1,135 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £77,654 | £338 |
See the full profile for Chlorhexidine gluconate or Hexetidine.