Menthol vs Chlorhexidine gluconate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chlorhexidine gluconate was dispensed 6,506.3× as often as Menthol in March 2026 — 19,519 items versus 3 in England.
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Menthol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
19,519items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Menthol versus Chlorhexidine gluconate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Menthol · ╌ Chlorhexidine gluconate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Menthol | Chlorhexidine gluconate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 3 | 19,519 |
| Items, last 12 months | 79 | 238,360 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £16 | £77,654 |
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