Chlorhexidine gluconate vs Other lozenge and spray preparations
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chlorhexidine gluconate was dispensed 1,538.5× as often as Other lozenge and spray preparations in May 2026 — 18,462 items versus 12 in England.
18,462items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
12items
Other lozenge and spray preparations · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Chlorhexidine gluconate | Other lozenge and spray preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 18,462 | 12 |
| Items, last 12 months | 236,015 | 130 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £80,227 | £64 |
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