Choline salicylate vs Chlorhexidine gluconate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chlorhexidine gluconate was dispensed 12.5× as often as Choline salicylate in February 2026 — 18,306 items versus 1,468 in England.
1,468items
Choline salicylate · February 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
18,306items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · February 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Choline salicylate versus Chlorhexidine gluconate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Choline salicylate · ╌ Chlorhexidine gluconate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to February 2026
| Measure | Choline salicylate | Chlorhexidine gluconate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, February 2026 | 1,468 | 18,306 |
| Items, last 12 months | 18,529 | 238,040 |
| Net ingredient cost, February 2026 | £6,746 | £72,145 |
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