Other alcohol and saline preparations vs Potassium permanganate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Potassium permanganate was dispensed 332.0× as often as Other alcohol and saline preparations in April 2026 — 332 items versus 1 in England.
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Other alcohol and saline preparations · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Potassium permanganate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Other alcohol and saline preparations versus Potassium permanganate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Other alcohol and saline preparations · ╌ Potassium permanganate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Other alcohol and saline preparations | Potassium permanganate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 1 | 332 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27 | 4,609 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £9 | £9,408 |
See the full profile for Other alcohol and saline preparations or Potassium permanganate.