Hexylresorcinol vs Chlorhexidine gluconate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chlorhexidine gluconate was dispensed 9,231.0× as often as Hexylresorcinol in April 2026 — 18,462 items versus 2 in England.
2items
Hexylresorcinol · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
18,462items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Hexylresorcinol versus Chlorhexidine gluconate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Hexylresorcinol · ╌ Chlorhexidine gluconate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Hexylresorcinol | Chlorhexidine gluconate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 2 | 18,462 |
| Items, last 12 months | 25 | 236,015 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £11 | £80,227 |
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