Chlorhexidine gluconate
Chlorhexidine gluconate was ranked 404th of 1,792 medicines by items in April 2026, with 19,254 items, down 0.9% on a year earlier.
Dispensed in April 2026
Rolling 12 months
Net ingredient cost · April 2026
Figure 1. Chlorhexidine gluconate: national items dispensed by month
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
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At a glance
- Therapeutic class Drugs acting on the oropharynx
- Presentations 9 shown
- Average cost / item £4.34
- Year on year Down 0.9% on a year earlier
Top presentations, April 2026
The individual products dispensed under Chlorhexidine gluconate this month.
| Presentation | BNF code | Items | Net ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorhexidine gluconate 0.2% mouthwash | 1203040E0AAABAB | 11,123 | £43,978 |
| Corsodyl Mint 0.2% mouthwash | 1203040E0BBACAB | 3,160 | £16,489 |
| Corsodyl 1% dental gel | 1203040E0BBAAAA | 2,548 | £11,628 |
| Corsodyl 0.2% mouthwash alcohol free | 1203040E0BBAIAB | 2,032 | £10,207 |
| Corsodyl Daily mouthwash cool mint | 1203040E0BBAHAH | 175 | £568 |
| Chlorhexidine glucon 0.06%/Sod fluoride 0.05% mouthwash SF | 1203040E0AAAHAH | 148 | £415 |
| Corsodyl Daily mouthwash fresh mint | 1203040E0BBAGAH | 33 | £114 |
| Corsodyl 0.2% mouthwash aniseed | 1203040E0BBABAB | 21 | £119 |
| Corsodyl 0.2% oral spray | 1203040E0BBADAE | 14 | £60 |
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis · to April 2026 OGL v3.0
Where Chlorhexidine gluconate is dispensed
The regions and dispensing practices with the highest Chlorhexidine gluconate volumes.
Top regions
Top dispensing practices
Regional volumes from NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis; practice volumes from NHS dispensing data.
Compare Chlorhexidine gluconate with
Other medicines in the same BNF section, by prescribing volume.