Choline salicylate vs Cetylpyridinium chloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Choline salicylate was dispensed 26.9× as often as Cetylpyridinium chloride in May 2026 — 1,535 items versus 57 in England.
1,535items
Choline salicylate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
57items
Cetylpyridinium chloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Choline salicylate versus Cetylpyridinium chloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Choline salicylate · ╌ Cetylpyridinium chloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Choline salicylate | Cetylpyridinium chloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,535 | 57 |
| Items, last 12 months | 18,518 | 698 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £6,991 | £244 |
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