Lidocaine hydrochloride vs Chlorhexidine gluconate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chlorhexidine gluconate was dispensed 193.3× as often as Lidocaine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 19,519 items versus 101 in England.
101items
Lidocaine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
19,519items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Lidocaine hydrochloride | Chlorhexidine gluconate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 101 | 19,519 |
| Items, last 12 months | 968 | 238,360 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £688 | £77,654 |
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