Chlorhexidine gluconate vs Benzalkonium chloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chlorhexidine gluconate was dispensed 17,606.0× as often as Benzalkonium chloride in April 2026 — 17,606 items versus 1 in England.
17,606items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Benzalkonium chloride · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Chlorhexidine gluconate | Benzalkonium chloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 17,606 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 215,966 | 15 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £163,156 | £9 |
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