Chlorhexidine gluconate vs Ster larvae
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chlorhexidine gluconate was dispensed 1,086.6× as often as Ster larvae in June 2026 — 19,558 items versus 18 in England.
19,558items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
18items
Ster larvae · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Chlorhexidine gluconate versus Ster larvae: national items dispensed by month
▬ Chlorhexidine gluconate · ╌ Ster larvae
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Chlorhexidine gluconate | Ster larvae |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 19,558 | 18 |
| Items, last 12 months | 217,356 | 265 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £182,923 | £9,343 |
See the full profile for Chlorhexidine gluconate or Ster larvae.