Chlorhexidine gluconate vs Alkyl sulphate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chlorhexidine gluconate was dispensed 8.6× as often as Alkyl sulphate in May 2026 — 16,790 items versus 1,943 in England.
16,790items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,943items
Alkyl sulphate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Chlorhexidine gluconate versus Alkyl sulphate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Chlorhexidine gluconate · ╌ Alkyl sulphate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Chlorhexidine gluconate | Alkyl sulphate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 16,790 | 1,943 |
| Items, last 12 months | 215,223 | 24,194 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £157,688 | £19,141 |
See the full profile for Chlorhexidine gluconate or Alkyl sulphate.