Choline salicylate vs Cetylpyridinium chloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Choline salicylate was dispensed 24.7× as often as Cetylpyridinium chloride in March 2026 — 1,504 items versus 61 in England.
1,504items
Choline salicylate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
61items
Cetylpyridinium chloride · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Choline salicylate | Cetylpyridinium chloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,504 | 61 |
| Items, last 12 months | 18,555 | 703 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £6,865 | £264 |
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