Cetylpyridinium chloride vs Chlorhexidine gluconate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chlorhexidine gluconate was dispensed 320.0× as often as Cetylpyridinium chloride in March 2026 — 19,519 items versus 61 in England.
61items
Cetylpyridinium chloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
19,519items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Cetylpyridinium chloride versus Chlorhexidine gluconate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Cetylpyridinium chloride · ╌ Chlorhexidine gluconate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Cetylpyridinium chloride | Chlorhexidine gluconate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 61 | 19,519 |
| Items, last 12 months | 703 | 238,360 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £264 | £77,654 |
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