Choline salicylate vs Chlorhexidine gluconate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chlorhexidine gluconate was dispensed 12.0× as often as Choline salicylate in May 2026 — 18,462 items versus 1,535 in England.
1,535items
Choline salicylate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
18,462items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Choline salicylate | Chlorhexidine gluconate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,535 | 18,462 |
| Items, last 12 months | 18,518 | 236,015 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £6,991 | £80,227 |
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