Fusidic acid vs Chlorhex hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fusidic acid was dispensed 6,328.8× as often as Chlorhex hydrochloride in June 2026 — 94,932 items versus 15 in England.
94,932items
Fusidic acid · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
15items
Chlorhex hydrochloride · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Fusidic acid versus Chlorhex hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Fusidic acid · ╌ Chlorhex hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Fusidic acid | Chlorhex hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 94,932 | 15 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,076,968 | 194 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £245,261 | £46 |
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