Chlorhexidine gluconate vs Potassium permanganate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chlorhexidine gluconate was dispensed 50.6× as often as Potassium permanganate in May 2026 — 16,790 items versus 332 in England.
16,790items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
332items
Potassium permanganate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Chlorhexidine gluconate versus Potassium permanganate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Chlorhexidine gluconate · ╌ Potassium permanganate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Chlorhexidine gluconate | Potassium permanganate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 16,790 | 332 |
| Items, last 12 months | 215,223 | 4,609 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £157,688 | £9,408 |
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