Lidocaine/cetylpyridinium vs Chlorhexidine gluconate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chlorhexidine gluconate was dispensed 18,462.0× as often as Lidocaine/cetylpyridinium in December 2025 — 18,462 items versus 1 in England.
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Lidocaine/cetylpyridinium · December 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Chlorhexidine gluconate · December 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lidocaine/cetylpyridinium versus Chlorhexidine gluconate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lidocaine/cetylpyridinium · ╌ Chlorhexidine gluconate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to December 2025
| Measure | Lidocaine/cetylpyridinium | Chlorhexidine gluconate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, December 2025 | 1 | 18,462 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3 | 236,015 |
| Net ingredient cost, December 2025 | £3 | £80,227 |
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