Chlorhexidine gluconate vs Chloroxylenol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chlorhexidine gluconate was dispensed 699.6× as often as Chloroxylenol in May 2026 — 16,790 items versus 24 in England.
16,790items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
24items
Chloroxylenol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Chlorhexidine gluconate versus Chloroxylenol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Chlorhexidine gluconate · ╌ Chloroxylenol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Chlorhexidine gluconate | Chloroxylenol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 16,790 | 24 |
| Items, last 12 months | 215,223 | 272 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £157,688 | £148 |
See the full profile for Chlorhexidine gluconate or Chloroxylenol.