Diclofenac sod vs Chlorhexidine gluconate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chlorhexidine gluconate was dispensed 18,462.0× as often as Diclofenac sod in January 2025 — 18,462 items versus 1 in England.
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Diclofenac sod · January 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
18,462items
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 | 18,462 |
| Items, last 12 months | 17 | 236,015 |
| Net ingredient cost, January 2025 | £13 | £80,227 |
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