Cetylpyridinium chloride vs Chlorhexidine gluconate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chlorhexidine gluconate was dispensed 323.9× as often as Cetylpyridinium chloride in May 2026 — 18,462 items versus 57 in England.
57items
Cetylpyridinium chloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
18,462items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Cetylpyridinium chloride | Chlorhexidine gluconate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 57 | 18,462 |
| Items, last 12 months | 698 | 236,015 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £244 | £80,227 |
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