Chlorhexidine gluconate vs Artificial saliva products
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chlorhexidine gluconate was dispensed 64.3× as often as Artificial saliva products in June 2026 — 19,755 items versus 307 in England.
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Chlorhexidine gluconate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Artificial saliva products · June 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 June 2026
| Measure | Chlorhexidine gluconate | Artificial saliva products |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 19,755 | 307 |
| Items, last 12 months | 235,599 | 2,129 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £86,185 | £1,502 |
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