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298-1215 Tariff Update: Transition from Hibiscrub® to Hibiwash®
Numark As we move through 2024, pharmacies will notice a gradual replacement of Hibiscrub® with the new
Antiseptic 342-5774 Hibiwash®. This change will continue until stocks of Hibiscrub® are completely depleted.
Wipes 10 Numark Insect Molnlycke Health Care Ltd, the manufacturer behind both products, has announced that Hibiwash®
Sachets Repellent Spray offers an advanced formulation. It is a pharmaceutical-grade antimicrobial full-body wash, containing
4% Chlorhexidine Gluconate along with emollients. The combination aims to provide robust protection
266-5297 Family Strength against a broad range of microorganisms while being gentler on the skin compared to its predecessor.
100ml
Numark The removal of colour, fragrance and traces of soya oil makes Hibiwash® less likely to cause skin
irritation or an allergic reaction and has the potential of` an increased compliance.
Hydrocolloid For more detailed information, visit numarknet.com/member-benefits/advice-guidance/tariff-tips-
Blister Plasters library/hibiscrubr-be-replaced-hibiwashr
Medium Please find the new code for Hibiwash® below.

Molnlycke NEW Case
Article No Hibiwash TRP GTIN PC GTIN Description Quantity

2306UK125 07333350728007 07333350799489 Hibiwash 125ml 20
2306UK250 07333350542245 07333350788469 Hibiwash 250ml 24
2306UK500 07333350835507 07333350300401 Hibiwash 500ml 12
2306UK005 07333350684983 07333350479510 Hibiwash 5L 2

The Dictionary of Medicines and Devices lists Hibiscrub® in 125ml, 250ml,500ml, and 5000ml
packs and Hibiswash® is shown listed in 250ml and 500ml sizes and at present Hibiscrub® is not
shown as discontinued.

Product name Hibiscrub® Hibiwash®
It is indicated as an antiseptic for It is indicated as an antiseptic for pre-operative
Product indications pre-operative and post-operative and post-operative disinfection of the hands and
265-8508 disinfection of the hands and skin. skin.
Chlorhexidine digluconate (as
Numark Product main 20% solution - 4% w/v). Propal-2- Chlorhexidine digluconate (as 20% solution - 4%
w/v). Propal-2-ol (Isopropyl alcohol)
ingredients
Baby Wipes ol (Isopropyl alcohol)
Fragrance With colour (pink), fragrance and With no colour (a clear, colourless to pale yellow
viscous liquid), no fragrance, no soya oil traces,
Free Product soya oil traces. With emollients. even more gentle on the skin, minimises skin
characteristics Designed to keep patients' skin irritation, and the potential for allergic reactions
and increases users' compliance. With emollients.
protected from a wide range of
microorganisms. Designed to keep patients' skin protected from a
wide range of microorganisms.

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