Chlorhexidine gluconate vs Alkyl sulphate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chlorhexidine gluconate was dispensed 8.6× as often as Alkyl sulphate in March 2026 — 18,520 items versus 2,154 in England.
18,520items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,154items
Alkyl sulphate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Chlorhexidine gluconate | Alkyl sulphate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 18,520 | 2,154 |
| Items, last 12 months | 214,869 | 24,077 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £173,571 | £20,671 |
See the full profile for Chlorhexidine gluconate or Alkyl sulphate.