Chlorhexidine gluconate vs Hydrogen peroxide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chlorhexidine gluconate was dispensed 621.9× as often as Hydrogen peroxide in May 2026 — 16,790 items versus 27 in England.
16,790items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
27items
Hydrogen peroxide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Chlorhexidine gluconate versus Hydrogen peroxide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Chlorhexidine gluconate · ╌ Hydrogen peroxide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Chlorhexidine gluconate | Hydrogen peroxide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 16,790 | 27 |
| Items, last 12 months | 215,223 | 367 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £157,688 | £79 |
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