Chlorhexidine gluconate vs Other mouth wash, gargle and dentifrice preparations
Chlorhexidine gluconate was dispensed 615.4× as often as Other mouth wash, gargle and dentifrice preparations in May 2026 — 18,462 items versus 30 in England.
Chlorhexidine gluconate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Other mouth wash, gargle and dentifrice preparations · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Chlorhexidine gluconate versus Other mouth wash, gargle and dentifrice preparations: national items dispensed by month
▬ Chlorhexidine gluconate · ╌ Other mouth wash, gargle and dentifrice preparations
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Chlorhexidine gluconate | Other mouth wash, gargle and dentifrice preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 18,462 | 30 |
| Items, last 12 months | 236,015 | 422 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £80,227 | £185 |
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