Alcohol vs Potassium permanganate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Potassium permanganate was dispensed 4.9× as often as Alcohol in March 2026 — 370 items versus 75 in England.
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Alcohol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Potassium permanganate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Alcohol | Potassium permanganate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 75 | 370 |
| Items, last 12 months | 707 | 4,754 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £271 | £10,929 |
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