Chlorhexidine gluconate vs Other treatment of dry mouth preparations
Chlorhexidine gluconate was dispensed 39.5× as often as Other treatment of dry mouth preparations in March 2026 — 19,519 items versus 494 in England.
19,519items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
494items
Other treatment of dry mouth preparations · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Chlorhexidine gluconate versus Other treatment of dry mouth preparations: national items dispensed by month
▬ Chlorhexidine gluconate · ╌ Other treatment of dry mouth preparations
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Chlorhexidine gluconate | Other treatment of dry mouth preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 19,519 | 494 |
| Items, last 12 months | 238,360 | 8,396 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £77,654 | £1,369 |
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