Brand-name prescription
Peridex
chlorhexidine gluconate
Compare your options
| Compare | PeridexBrand name | Authorized genericWithout the Peridex name | Regular genericchlorhexidine gluconate |
|---|---|---|---|
| What pharmacies pay | Price not listed | Not sold | $1.42per 118 mL bottle |
| Same as Peridex? | The original | – | Same active ingredientFillers and dyes can differ |
| Ways to save | No maker card | – | Ask for it by name |
| With insurance | Brand co-pay, usually the highest | – | Usually the lowest co-pay |
No authorized generic: There isn’t one.
Prices are the average U.S. drugstores pay (source: Medicaid, September 23, 2026). What you pay depends on your plan or the pharmacy.
What pharmacies pay
The average U.S. drugstores pay for each strength (source: Medicaid, September 23, 2026). What you pay depends on your plan or the pharmacy.
| Strength | Regular generic |
|---|---|
| 1.2 mg/mL rinseper 118 mL bottle | $1.42 |
Good to know
- A regular generic has the same active ingredient, strength and form as Peridex, and the FDA requires it to work the same way. Its fillers and dyes can differ, so it may look different.
- There’s no authorized generic of Peridex.
- We didn’t find a savings card from Peridex’s maker.
- Don’t stop or change a medicine without talking to your pharmacist or prescriber.