Choline salicylate vs Cetylpyridinium chloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Choline salicylate was dispensed 27.6× as often as Cetylpyridinium chloride in April 2026 — 1,519 items versus 55 in England.
1,519items
Choline salicylate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
55items
Cetylpyridinium chloride · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Choline salicylate | Cetylpyridinium chloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 1,519 | 55 |
| Items, last 12 months | 18,559 | 698 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £6,857 | £201 |
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