Chlorhexidine gluconate vs Iodine compounds
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chlorhexidine gluconate was dispensed 180.5× as often as Iodine compounds in May 2026 — 16,790 items versus 93 in England.
16,790items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
93items
Iodine compounds · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Chlorhexidine gluconate | Iodine compounds |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 16,790 | 93 |
| Items, last 12 months | 215,223 | 1,488 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £157,688 | £1,348 |
See the full profile for Chlorhexidine gluconate or Iodine compounds.