Polihexanide vs Chloramphenicol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chloramphenicol was dispensed 40,042.5× as often as Polihexanide in May 2026 — 80,085 items versus 2 in England.
2items
Polihexanide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
80,085items
Chloramphenicol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Polihexanide versus Chloramphenicol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Polihexanide · ╌ Chloramphenicol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Polihexanide | Chloramphenicol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2 | 80,085 |
| Items, last 12 months | 21 | 930,971 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £635 | £324,101 |
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