Chlorhexidine gluconate vs Other mouth wash, gargle and dentifrice preparations
Chlorhexidine gluconate was dispensed 506.5× as often as Other mouth wash, gargle and dentifrice preparations in June 2026 — 19,755 items versus 39 in England.
Chlorhexidine gluconate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Other mouth wash, gargle and dentifrice preparations · June 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 June 2026
| Measure | Chlorhexidine gluconate | Other mouth wash, gargle and dentifrice preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 19,755 | 39 |
| Items, last 12 months | 236,516 | 428 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £86,185 | £268 |
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