Chlorhexidine gluconate vs Iodine compounds
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chlorhexidine gluconate was dispensed 143.1× as often as Iodine compounds in April 2026 — 17,606 items versus 123 in England.
17,606items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
123items
Iodine compounds · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Chlorhexidine gluconate versus Iodine compounds: national items dispensed by month
▬ Chlorhexidine gluconate · ╌ Iodine compounds
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Chlorhexidine gluconate | Iodine compounds |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 17,606 | 123 |
| Items, last 12 months | 215,966 | 1,532 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £163,156 | £2,717 |
See the full profile for Chlorhexidine gluconate or Iodine compounds.