Chlorhexidine gluconate vs Benzalkonium chloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chlorhexidine gluconate was dispensed 19,558.0× as often as Benzalkonium chloride in June 2026 — 19,558 items versus 1 in England.
19,558items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Benzalkonium chloride · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Chlorhexidine gluconate versus Benzalkonium chloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Chlorhexidine gluconate · ╌ Benzalkonium chloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Chlorhexidine gluconate | Benzalkonium chloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 19,558 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 217,356 | 15 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £182,923 | £9 |
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