Alkyl sulphate vs Potassium permanganate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alkyl sulphate was dispensed 5.8× as often as Potassium permanganate in March 2026 — 2,154 items versus 370 in England.
2,154items
Alkyl sulphate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
370items
Potassium permanganate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Alkyl sulphate versus Potassium permanganate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Alkyl sulphate · ╌ Potassium permanganate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Alkyl sulphate | Potassium permanganate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2,154 | 370 |
| Items, last 12 months | 24,077 | 4,754 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £20,671 | £10,929 |
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