Chlorhexidine gluconate vs Ster larvae
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chlorhexidine gluconate was dispensed 1,234.7× as often as Ster larvae in March 2026 — 18,520 items versus 15 in England.
18,520items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
15items
Ster larvae · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Chlorhexidine gluconate | Ster larvae |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 18,520 | 15 |
| Items, last 12 months | 214,869 | 301 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £173,571 | £5,214 |
See the full profile for Chlorhexidine gluconate or Ster larvae.