Drug Markets/Chlorhexidine Gluconate

Chlorhexidine Gluconate

11 NDCs across 4 manufacturers|7 Generic,4 Brand

Chlorhexidine Gluconate is used to treat oral candidiasis, gram-negative bacterial infections, gram-positive bacterial infections, periodontal diseases and infectious skin diseases, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.

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The brand product was first FDA-approved before 1982, and the first generic was approved Jul 24, 1986. In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $14 million on Chlorhexidine Gluconate across 2.6 million claims for 1.7 million beneficiaries.

Chlorhexidine Gluconate is available as 11 NDCs from 4 manufacturers (7 generic, 4 brand), with NADAC prices from $0.01 to $0.04 per ML — the most expensive product costs about 5.4× the cheapest. Every pack size and labeler in this drug market is compared side-by-side below.

Total NDCs

11

7G / 4B

Manufacturers

4

competing in market

Price Spread

$0.01 – $0.04

per ML

7d Activity

5↑3↓3 flat

avg -0.7% WoW · of 11 NDCs

Market Price Trend

Monthly average NADAC per unit, split by generic and brand.

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Drug Portfolio

11 NDCs total, 11 shown

Drug ↕Price 7d Change ↕
CHLORHEXIDINE 4% LIQUID
$0.0399
per ML
-2.85%
DYNA-HEX 4% LIQUID
$0.0338
per ML
+0.15%
DYNA-HEX 4% LIQUID
$0.0338
per ML
+0.15%
ANTISEPTIC SKIN CLEANSER 4%
$0.0318
per ML
—
DYNA-HEX 4% LIQUID
$0.0308
per ML
+2.26%
CHLORHEXIDINE 4% LIQUID
$0.0285
per ML
-6.28%
DYNA-HEX 4% LIQUID
$0.0220
per ML
+2.18%
CHLORHEXIDINE 4% LIQUID
$0.0178
per ML
-3.32%
CHLORHEXIDINE 0.12% RINSE
$0.0168
per ML
—
CHLORHEXIDINE 0.12% RINSE
$0.0074
per ML
—
CHLORHEXIDINE 0.12% RINSE
$0.0073
per ML
+2.51%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chlorhexidine Gluconate used to treat?

Chlorhexidine Gluconate is used to treat oral candidiasis, gram-negative bacterial infections, gram-positive bacterial infections, periodontal diseases and infectious skin diseases, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.

When did Chlorhexidine Gluconate become available as a generic?

FDA approved the first generic Chlorhexidine Gluconate (ANDA) on Jul 24, 1986.

How much does Medicare spend on Chlorhexidine Gluconate?

In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $14 million on Chlorhexidine Gluconate across 2.6 million claims for 1.7 million beneficiaries.

How many Chlorhexidine Gluconate products are on the market?

The Chlorhexidine Gluconate drug market contains 11 NDCs from 4 manufacturers — 7 generic and 4 brand products.

What is the price range for Chlorhexidine Gluconate?

NADAC reference prices for Chlorhexidine Gluconate range from $0.0073 to $0.0399 per ML — the most expensive product costs about 5.4× the cheapest.

Is generic Chlorhexidine Gluconate cheaper than brand?

The average generic NADAC for Chlorhexidine Gluconate is $0.0214 per ML, versus $0.0301 for brand-labeled products — generic is about 29% cheaper on average.

Which manufacturers make Chlorhexidine Gluconate?

4 manufacturers list Chlorhexidine Gluconate in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are Xttrium Laboratories, Inc. (6), Rising Pharma Holdings Inc. (3), Cardinal Health (1), PAI Holdings LLC (1).

How has the price of Chlorhexidine Gluconate changed recently?

Over the past 7 days, 5 Chlorhexidine Gluconate NDCs rose and 3 fell, with a market-wide average change of -0.7%.