Chlorhexidine gluconate vs Sodium hypochlorite
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chlorhexidine gluconate was dispensed 6,519.3× as often as Sodium hypochlorite in June 2026 — 19,558 items versus 3 in England.
19,558items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3items
Sodium hypochlorite · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Chlorhexidine gluconate versus Sodium hypochlorite: national items dispensed by month
▬ Chlorhexidine gluconate · ╌ Sodium hypochlorite
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Chlorhexidine gluconate | Sodium hypochlorite |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 19,558 | 3 |
| Items, last 12 months | 217,296 | 53 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £182,923 | £7 |
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