Salicylic acid vs Chlorhexidine gluconate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chlorhexidine gluconate was dispensed 19,755.0× as often as Salicylic acid in October 2024 — 19,755 items versus 1 in England.
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Salicylic acid · October 2024
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
19,755items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · October 2024
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Salicylic acid versus Chlorhexidine gluconate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Salicylic acid · ╌ Chlorhexidine gluconate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to October 2024
| Measure | Salicylic acid | Chlorhexidine gluconate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, October 2024 | 1 | 19,755 |
| Items, last 12 months | 20 | 235,599 |
| Net ingredient cost, October 2024 | £7 | £86,185 |
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