Lidocaine hydrochloride vs Chlorhexidine gluconate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chlorhexidine gluconate was dispensed 69.1× as often as Lidocaine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 18,462 items versus 267 in England.
267items
Lidocaine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
18,462items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lidocaine hydrochloride versus Chlorhexidine gluconate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lidocaine hydrochloride · ╌ Chlorhexidine gluconate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Lidocaine hydrochloride | Chlorhexidine gluconate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 267 | 18,462 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,413 | 236,015 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £675 | £80,227 |
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