Iodine compounds vs Potassium permanganate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Potassium permanganate was dispensed 3.0× as often as Iodine compounds in March 2026 — 370 items versus 122 in England.
122items
Iodine compounds · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
370items
Potassium permanganate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Iodine compounds | Potassium permanganate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 122 | 370 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,544 | 4,754 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £2,125 | £10,929 |
See the full profile for Iodine compounds or Potassium permanganate.