Chlorhexidine gluconate vs Ster larvae
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chlorhexidine gluconate was dispensed 730.0× as often as Ster larvae in May 2026 — 16,790 items versus 23 in England.
16,790items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
23items
Ster larvae · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Chlorhexidine gluconate | Ster larvae |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 16,790 | 23 |
| Items, last 12 months | 215,223 | 284 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £157,688 | £9,387 |
See the full profile for Chlorhexidine gluconate or Ster larvae.