Lidocaine hydrochloride vs Chlorhexidine gluconate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chlorhexidine gluconate was dispensed 232.4× as often as Lidocaine hydrochloride in June 2026 — 19,755 items versus 85 in England.
85items
Lidocaine hydrochloride · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
19,755items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · June 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 June 2026
| Measure | Lidocaine hydrochloride | Chlorhexidine gluconate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 85 | 19,755 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,010 | 235,599 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £548 | £86,185 |
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