Chlorhexidine gluconate vs Sodium benzoate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chlorhexidine gluconate was dispensed 18,462.0× as often as Sodium benzoate in May 2026 — 18,462 items versus 1 in England.
18,462items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Sodium benzoate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Chlorhexidine gluconate versus Sodium benzoate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Chlorhexidine gluconate · ╌ Sodium benzoate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Chlorhexidine gluconate | Sodium benzoate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 18,462 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 236,015 | 19 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £80,227 | £31 |
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