Chlorhexidine gluconate vs Other treatment of dry mouth preparations
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chlorhexidine gluconate was dispensed 52.7× as often as Other treatment of dry mouth preparations in May 2026 — 18,462 items versus 350 in England.
18,462items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
350items
Other treatment of dry mouth preparations · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Chlorhexidine gluconate | Other treatment of dry mouth preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 18,462 | 350 |
| Items, last 12 months | 236,015 | 7,918 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £80,227 | £986 |
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