Clotrimazole vs Chlorhexidine gluconate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Clotrimazole was dispensed 1,487.4× as often as Chlorhexidine gluconate in May 2026 — 58,009 items versus 39 in England.
58,009items
Clotrimazole · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
39items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Clotrimazole versus Chlorhexidine gluconate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Clotrimazole · ╌ Chlorhexidine gluconate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Clotrimazole | Chlorhexidine gluconate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 58,009 | 39 |
| Items, last 12 months | 777,874 | 348 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £136,274 | £117 |
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