Clotrimazole vs Chlorhex hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Clotrimazole was dispensed 3,031.5× as often as Chlorhex hydrochloride in April 2026 — 60,630 items versus 20 in England.
60,630items
Clotrimazole · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
20items
Chlorhex hydrochloride · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Clotrimazole | Chlorhex hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 60,630 | 20 |
| Items, last 12 months | 782,078 | 199 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £142,133 | £69 |
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