Alcohol vs Potassium permanganate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Potassium permanganate was dispensed 5.0× as often as Alcohol in May 2026 — 332 items versus 66 in England.
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Alcohol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Potassium permanganate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Alcohol versus Potassium permanganate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Alcohol · ╌ Potassium permanganate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Alcohol | Potassium permanganate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 66 | 332 |
| Items, last 12 months | 737 | 4,609 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £243 | £9,408 |
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