Chlorhexidine acetate vs Potassium permanganate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Potassium permanganate was dispensed 61.7× as often as Chlorhexidine acetate in March 2026 — 370 items versus 6 in England.
6items
Chlorhexidine acetate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
370items
Potassium permanganate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Chlorhexidine acetate versus Potassium permanganate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Chlorhexidine acetate · ╌ Potassium permanganate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Chlorhexidine acetate | Potassium permanganate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 6 | 370 |
| Items, last 12 months | 62 | 4,754 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £36 | £10,929 |
See the full profile for Chlorhexidine acetate or Potassium permanganate.