Chlorhexidine gluconate vs Artificial saliva products
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chlorhexidine gluconate was dispensed 73.8× as often as Artificial saliva products in May 2026 — 18,462 items versus 250 in England.
18,462items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
250items
Artificial saliva products · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Chlorhexidine gluconate | Artificial saliva products |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 18,462 | 250 |
| Items, last 12 months | 236,015 | 2,092 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £80,227 | £1,340 |
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