Hydrogen peroxide vs Potassium permanganate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Potassium permanganate was dispensed 11.9× as often as Hydrogen peroxide in March 2026 — 370 items versus 31 in England.
31items
Hydrogen peroxide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
370items
Potassium permanganate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Hydrogen peroxide versus Potassium permanganate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Hydrogen peroxide · ╌ Potassium permanganate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Hydrogen peroxide | Potassium permanganate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 31 | 370 |
| Items, last 12 months | 365 | 4,754 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £78 | £10,929 |
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