Isopropyl alcohol vs Chlorhexidine gluconate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chlorhexidine gluconate was dispensed 16,790.0× as often as Isopropyl alcohol in February 2026 — 16,790 items versus 1 in England.
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Isopropyl alcohol · February 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Chlorhexidine gluconate · February 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Isopropyl alcohol versus Chlorhexidine gluconate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Isopropyl alcohol · ╌ Chlorhexidine gluconate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to February 2026
| Measure | Isopropyl alcohol | Chlorhexidine gluconate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, February 2026 | 1 | 16,790 |
| Items, last 12 months | 25 | 215,223 |
| Net ingredient cost, February 2026 | £4 | £157,688 |
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