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
avg -0.7% WoW · of 11 NDCs
Market Price Trend
Monthly average NADAC per unit, split by generic and brand.
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Manufacturer Breakdown
4 manufacturers producing CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE(1 pricing outlier)
| 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%.