Alkyl sulphate vs Potassium permanganate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alkyl sulphate was dispensed 5.9× as often as Potassium permanganate in May 2026 — 1,943 items versus 332 in England.
1,943items
Alkyl sulphate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
332items
Potassium permanganate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Alkyl sulphate | Potassium permanganate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,943 | 332 |
| Items, last 12 months | 24,194 | 4,609 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £19,141 | £9,408 |
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