Clotrimazole vs Chlorhex hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Clotrimazole was dispensed 3,867.3× as often as Chlorhex hydrochloride in May 2026 — 58,009 items versus 15 in England.
58,009items
Clotrimazole · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
15items
Chlorhex hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Clotrimazole versus Chlorhex hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Clotrimazole · ╌ Chlorhex hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Clotrimazole | Chlorhex hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 58,009 | 15 |
| Items, last 12 months | 772,872 | 195 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £136,274 | £49 |
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