Chlorhexidine gluconate vs Sodium chloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chlorhexidine gluconate was dispensed 6,154.0× as often as Sodium chloride in May 2026 — 18,462 items versus 3 in England.
18,462items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3items
Sodium chloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Chlorhexidine gluconate versus Sodium chloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Chlorhexidine gluconate · ╌ Sodium chloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Chlorhexidine gluconate | Sodium chloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 18,462 | 3 |
| Items, last 12 months | 236,015 | 57 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £80,227 | £1,126 |
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