Chlorhexidine gluconate vs Hydrogen peroxide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chlorhexidine gluconate was dispensed 597.4× as often as Hydrogen peroxide in March 2026 — 18,520 items versus 31 in England.
18,520items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
31items
Hydrogen peroxide · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Chlorhexidine gluconate | Hydrogen peroxide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 18,520 | 31 |
| Items, last 12 months | 214,869 | 365 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £173,571 | £78 |
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