Chlorhexidine gluconate vs Sodium chloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chlorhexidine gluconate was dispensed 9,759.5× as often as Sodium chloride in March 2026 — 19,519 items versus 2 in England.
19,519items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2items
Sodium chloride · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Chlorhexidine gluconate | Sodium chloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 19,519 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 238,360 | 55 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £77,654 | £546 |
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