Artificial saliva products
Artificial saliva products was ranked 1127th of 1,792 medicines by items in May 2026, with 250 items, up 160.4% on a year earlier.
Dispensed in May 2026
Rolling 12 months
Net ingredient cost · May 2026
Figure 1. Artificial saliva products: national items dispensed by month
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
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At a glance
- Therapeutic class Drugs acting on the oropharynx
- Presentations 6 shown
- Average cost / item £5.36
- Year on year Up 160.4% on a year earlier
Top presentations, May 2026
The individual products dispensed under Artificial saliva products this month.
| Presentation | BNF code | Items | Net ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| BioXtra Dry Mouth Mild toothpaste | 1203050A0BJAAAS | 154 | £760 |
| Xerostom saliva substitute gel | 1203050A0BIADAP | 27 | £217 |
| Xerostom toothpaste | 1203050A0BIAEAQ | 27 | £124 |
| AS Saliva Orthana lozenges | 1203050A0BEACAK | 26 | £124 |
| Xerostom mouthwash | 1203050A0BIABAM | 13 | £94 |
| Xerostom pastilles | 1203050A0BIACAN | 3 | £21 |
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis · to May 2026 OGL v3.0
Where Artificial saliva products is dispensed
The regions and dispensing practices with the highest Artificial saliva products volumes.
Top regions
Top dispensing practices
Regional volumes from NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis; practice volumes from NHS dispensing data.
Compare Artificial saliva products with
Other medicines in the same BNF section, by prescribing volume.