Clotrimazole vs Chlorhex hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Clotrimazole was dispensed 4,338.9× as often as Chlorhex hydrochloride in March 2026 — 65,083 items versus 15 in England.
65,083items
Clotrimazole · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
15items
Chlorhex hydrochloride · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Clotrimazole | Chlorhex hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 65,083 | 15 |
| Items, last 12 months | 792,276 | 196 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £137,280 | £46 |
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