Urea vs Chlohexidine gluconate (Emollient)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Urea was dispensed 654.9× as often as Chlohexidine gluconate (Emollient) in March 2026 — 41,260 items versus 63 in England.
41,260items
Urea · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
63items
Chlohexidine gluconate (Emollient) · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Urea | Chlohexidine gluconate (Emollient) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 41,260 | 63 |
| Items, last 12 months | 468,439 | 672 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £680,143 | £318 |
See the full profile for Urea or Chlohexidine gluconate (Emollient).