Sodium chloride vs Chlorhexidine gluconate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chlorhexidine gluconate was dispensed 9,779.0× as often as Sodium chloride in April 2026 — 19,558 items versus 2 in England.
2items
Sodium chloride · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
19,558items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sodium chloride versus Chlorhexidine gluconate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sodium chloride · ╌ Chlorhexidine gluconate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Sodium chloride | Chlorhexidine gluconate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 2 | 19,558 |
| Items, last 12 months | 28 | 217,356 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £22 | £182,923 |
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