Clotrimazole vs Chlorhexidine gluconate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Clotrimazole was dispensed 1,903.5× as often as Chlorhexidine gluconate in June 2026 — 62,816 items versus 33 in England.
62,816items
Clotrimazole · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
33items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · June 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 June 2026
| Measure | Clotrimazole | Chlorhexidine gluconate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 62,816 | 33 |
| Items, last 12 months | 762,216 | 353 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £147,821 | £97 |
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