Chlorhexidine gluconate vs Other mouth wash, gargle and dentifrice preparations
Chlorhexidine gluconate was dispensed 610.0× as often as Other mouth wash, gargle and dentifrice preparations in March 2026 — 19,519 items versus 32 in England.
19,519items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
32items
Other mouth wash, gargle and dentifrice preparations · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Chlorhexidine gluconate | Other mouth wash, gargle and dentifrice preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 19,519 | 32 |
| Items, last 12 months | 238,360 | 442 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £77,654 | £205 |
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