Chlorhexidine gluconate vs Triclosan
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chlorhexidine gluconate was dispensed 8,395.0× as often as Triclosan in May 2026 — 16,790 items versus 2 in England.
16,790items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2items
Triclosan · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Chlorhexidine gluconate versus Triclosan: national items dispensed by month
▬ Chlorhexidine gluconate · ╌ Triclosan
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Chlorhexidine gluconate | Triclosan |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 16,790 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 215,223 | 30 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £157,688 | £17 |
See the full profile for Chlorhexidine gluconate or Triclosan.