Miconazole nitrate vs Chlorhexidine gluconate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Miconazole nitrate was dispensed 1,555.4× as often as Chlorhexidine gluconate in March 2026 — 43,550 items versus 28 in England.
43,550items
Miconazole nitrate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
28items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Miconazole nitrate versus Chlorhexidine gluconate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Miconazole nitrate · ╌ Chlorhexidine gluconate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Miconazole nitrate | Chlorhexidine gluconate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 43,550 | 28 |
| Items, last 12 months | 526,009 | 336 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £272,399 | £76 |
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