Clotrimazole vs Chlorhexidine gluconate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Clotrimazole was dispensed 2,324.4× as often as Chlorhexidine gluconate in March 2026 — 65,083 items versus 28 in England.
65,083items
Clotrimazole · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
28items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Clotrimazole | Chlorhexidine gluconate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 65,083 | 28 |
| Items, last 12 months | 792,276 | 336 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £137,280 | £76 |
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