Miconazole nitrate vs Chlorhexidine gluconate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Miconazole nitrate was dispensed 1,027.3× as often as Chlorhexidine gluconate in May 2026 — 40,063 items versus 39 in England.
40,063items
Miconazole nitrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
39items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Miconazole nitrate | Chlorhexidine gluconate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 40,063 | 39 |
| Items, last 12 months | 514,359 | 350 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £265,188 | £117 |
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