Chlorhexidine gluconate vs Other lozenge and spray preparations
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chlorhexidine gluconate was dispensed 1,411.1× as often as Other lozenge and spray preparations in June 2026 — 19,755 items versus 14 in England.
19,755items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
14items
Other lozenge and spray preparations · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Chlorhexidine gluconate versus Other lozenge and spray preparations: national items dispensed by month
▬ Chlorhexidine gluconate · ╌ Other lozenge and spray preparations
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Chlorhexidine gluconate | Other lozenge and spray preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 19,755 | 14 |
| Items, last 12 months | 235,599 | 137 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £86,185 | £83 |
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