Other alcohol and saline preparations vs Chlorhexidine gluconate
Chlorhexidine gluconate was dispensed 9,260.0× as often as Other alcohol and saline preparations in March 2026 — 18,520 items versus 2 in England.
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Other alcohol and saline preparations · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
18,520items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Other alcohol and saline preparations versus Chlorhexidine gluconate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Other alcohol and saline preparations · ╌ Chlorhexidine gluconate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Other alcohol and saline preparations | Chlorhexidine gluconate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2 | 18,520 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27 | 214,869 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £26 | £173,571 |
See the full profile for Other alcohol and saline preparations or Chlorhexidine gluconate.