Hexylresorcinol vs Chlorhexidine gluconate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chlorhexidine gluconate was dispensed 19,519.0× as often as Hexylresorcinol in February 2026 — 19,519 items versus 1 in England.
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Hexylresorcinol · February 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
19,519items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · February 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 February 2026
| Measure | Hexylresorcinol | Chlorhexidine gluconate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, February 2026 | 1 | 19,519 |
| Items, last 12 months | 24 | 238,360 |
| Net ingredient cost, February 2026 | £4 | £77,654 |
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