Polihexanide vs Chloramphenicol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chloramphenicol was dispensed 33,397.3× as often as Polihexanide in March 2026 — 100,192 items versus 3 in England.
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Polihexanide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
100,192items
Chloramphenicol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Polihexanide versus Chloramphenicol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Polihexanide · ╌ Chloramphenicol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Polihexanide | Chloramphenicol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 3 | 100,192 |
| Items, last 12 months | 25 | 923,477 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,691 | £322,444 |
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