Iodine compounds vs Potassium permanganate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Potassium permanganate was dispensed 3.6× as often as Iodine compounds in May 2026 — 332 items versus 93 in England.
93items
Iodine compounds · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
332items
Potassium permanganate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Iodine compounds versus Potassium permanganate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Iodine compounds · ╌ Potassium permanganate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Iodine compounds | Potassium permanganate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 93 | 332 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,488 | 4,609 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,348 | £9,408 |
See the full profile for Iodine compounds or Potassium permanganate.