Triamcinolone acetonide vs Chlorhexidine gluconate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chlorhexidine gluconate was dispensed 740.5× as often as Triamcinolone acetonide in April 2026 — 19,254 items versus 26 in England.
26items
Triamcinolone acetonide · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
19,254items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Triamcinolone acetonide versus Chlorhexidine gluconate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Triamcinolone acetonide · ╌ Chlorhexidine gluconate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Triamcinolone acetonide | Chlorhexidine gluconate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 26 | 19,254 |
| Items, last 12 months | 283 | 238,186 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £986 | £83,578 |
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