Chlorhexidine gluconate vs Hexetidine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chlorhexidine gluconate was dispensed 200.7× as often as Hexetidine in May 2026 — 18,462 items versus 92 in England.
18,462items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
92items
Hexetidine · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Chlorhexidine gluconate | Hexetidine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 18,462 | 92 |
| Items, last 12 months | 236,015 | 1,113 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £80,227 | £421 |
See the full profile for Chlorhexidine gluconate or Hexetidine.