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Chlorhexidine gluconate vs Other oral ulceration and inflammation preparations

National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Data updated March 2026

Chlorhexidine gluconate was dispensed 19,519.0× as often as Other oral ulceration and inflammation preparations in March 2026 — 19,519 items versus 1 in England.

19,519items

Chlorhexidine gluconate · March 2026

NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis

1items

Other oral ulceration and inflammation preparations · March 2026

NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis

Figure 1. Chlorhexidine gluconate versus Other oral ulceration and inflammation preparations: national items dispensed by month

▬ Chlorhexidine gluconate   ·   ╌ Other oral ulceration and inflammation preparations

Other oral ulcer… 19,519

Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026

Chlorhexidine gluconate versus Other oral ulceration and inflammation preparations, March 2026
Measure Chlorhexidine gluconate Other oral ulceration and inflammation preparations
Items, March 2026 19,519 1
Items, last 12 months 238,360 4
Net ingredient cost, March 2026 £77,654 £3

See the full profile for Chlorhexidine gluconate or Other oral ulceration and inflammation preparations.