Metronidazole vs Chlorhex hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metronidazole was dispensed 1,232.7× as often as Chlorhex hydrochloride in April 2026 — 24,654 items versus 20 in England.
24,654items
Metronidazole · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
20items
Chlorhex hydrochloride · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Metronidazole versus Chlorhex hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Metronidazole · ╌ Chlorhex hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Metronidazole | Chlorhex hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 24,654 | 20 |
| Items, last 12 months | 253,403 | 199 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £390,321 | £69 |
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