Diclofenac sod vs Chlorhexidine gluconate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chlorhexidine gluconate was dispensed 19,519.0× as often as Diclofenac sod in January 2025 — 19,519 items versus 1 in England.
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Diclofenac sod · January 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
19,519items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · January 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Diclofenac sod versus Chlorhexidine gluconate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Diclofenac sod · ╌ Chlorhexidine gluconate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to January 2025
| Measure | Diclofenac sod | Chlorhexidine gluconate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, January 2025 | 1 | 19,519 |
| Items, last 12 months | 17 | 238,360 |
| Net ingredient cost, January 2025 | £13 | £77,654 |
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