Metronidazole vs Chlorhexidine gluconate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Metronidazole was dispensed 583.7× as often as Chlorhexidine gluconate in May 2026 — 22,763 items versus 39 in England.
22,763items
Metronidazole · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
39items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Metronidazole versus Chlorhexidine gluconate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Metronidazole · ╌ Chlorhexidine gluconate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Metronidazole | Chlorhexidine gluconate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 22,763 | 39 |
| Items, last 12 months | 252,028 | 350 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £354,460 | £117 |
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