Iodine vs Potassium permanganate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Potassium permanganate was dispensed 332.0× as often as Iodine in February 2024 — 332 items versus 1 in England.
1items
Iodine · February 2024
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Potassium permanganate · February 2024
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Iodine versus Potassium permanganate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Iodine · ╌ Potassium permanganate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to February 2024
| Measure | Iodine | Potassium permanganate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, February 2024 | 1 | 332 |
| Items, last 12 months | 18 | 4,609 |
| Net ingredient cost, February 2024 | £0 | £9,408 |
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