Permethrin vs Chlorhexidine gluconate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Permethrin was dispensed 932.9× as often as Chlorhexidine gluconate in March 2026 — 26,121 items versus 28 in England.
26,121items
Permethrin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
28items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Permethrin versus Chlorhexidine gluconate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Permethrin · ╌ Chlorhexidine gluconate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Permethrin | Chlorhexidine gluconate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 26,121 | 28 |
| Items, last 12 months | 276,204 | 336 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £349,672 | £76 |
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