Malathion vs Permethrin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Permethrin was dispensed 9.6× as often as Malathion in March 2026 — 26,121 items versus 2,714 in England.
2,714items
Malathion · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
26,121items
Permethrin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Malathion versus Permethrin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Malathion · ╌ Permethrin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Malathion | Permethrin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2,714 | 26,121 |
| Items, last 12 months | 31,137 | 276,204 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £69,091 | £349,672 |
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