Hydrogen peroxide vs Potassium permanganate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Potassium permanganate was dispensed 12.3× as often as Hydrogen peroxide in May 2026 — 332 items versus 27 in England.
27items
Hydrogen peroxide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
332items
Potassium permanganate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Hydrogen peroxide | Potassium permanganate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 27 | 332 |
| Items, last 12 months | 367 | 4,609 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £79 | £9,408 |
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