Chlorhexidine gluconate vs Pilocarpine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chlorhexidine gluconate was dispensed 8.4× as often as Pilocarpine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 18,462 items versus 2,193 in England.
18,462items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,193items
Pilocarpine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Chlorhexidine gluconate versus Pilocarpine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Chlorhexidine gluconate · ╌ Pilocarpine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Chlorhexidine gluconate | Pilocarpine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 18,462 | 2,193 |
| Items, last 12 months | 236,015 | 26,076 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £80,227 | £97,068 |
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