Urea vs Chlohexidine gluconate (Emollient)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Urea was dispensed 845.2× as often as Chlohexidine gluconate (Emollient) in April 2026 — 41,416 items versus 49 in England.
41,416items
Urea · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
49items
Chlohexidine gluconate (Emollient) · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Urea versus Chlohexidine gluconate (Emollient): national items dispensed by month
▬ Urea · ╌ Chlohexidine gluconate (Emollient)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Urea | Chlohexidine gluconate (Emollient) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 41,416 | 49 |
| Items, last 12 months | 471,483 | 667 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £689,048 | £263 |
See the full profile for Urea or Chlohexidine gluconate (Emollient).