Chlorhexidine gluconate vs Artificial saliva products
Chlorhexidine gluconate was dispensed 98.1× as often as Artificial saliva products in March 2026 — 19,519 items versus 199 in England.
19,519items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
199items
Artificial saliva products · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Chlorhexidine gluconate versus Artificial saliva products: national items dispensed by month
▬ Chlorhexidine gluconate · ╌ Artificial saliva products
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Chlorhexidine gluconate | Artificial saliva products |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 19,519 | 199 |
| Items, last 12 months | 238,360 | 1,810 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £77,654 | £983 |
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