Other emollient preparations vs Chlohexidine gluconate (Emollient)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Other emollient preparations was dispensed 6,470.5× as often as Chlohexidine gluconate (Emollient) in May 2026 — 368,818 items versus 57 in England.
368,818items
Other emollient preparations · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
57items
Chlohexidine gluconate (Emollient) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Other emollient preparations versus Chlohexidine gluconate (Emollient): national items dispensed by month
▬ Other emollient preparations · ╌ Chlohexidine gluconate (Emollient)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Other emollient preparations | Chlohexidine gluconate (Emollient) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 368,818 | 57 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,515,723 | 665 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £2,998,990 | £263 |
See the full profile for Other emollient preparations or Chlohexidine gluconate (Emollient).