Chlorhexidine gluconate vs Hydrogen peroxide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chlorhexidine gluconate was dispensed 153.9× as often as Hydrogen peroxide in May 2026 — 18,462 items versus 120 in England.
18,462items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
120items
Hydrogen peroxide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Chlorhexidine gluconate versus Hydrogen peroxide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Chlorhexidine gluconate · ╌ Hydrogen peroxide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Chlorhexidine gluconate | Hydrogen peroxide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 18,462 | 120 |
| Items, last 12 months | 236,015 | 1,432 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £80,227 | £500 |
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