Permethrin vs Cetrimide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Permethrin was dispensed 109.3× as often as Cetrimide in March 2026 — 26,121 items versus 239 in England.
26,121items
Permethrin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
239items
Cetrimide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Permethrin versus Cetrimide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Permethrin · ╌ Cetrimide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Permethrin | Cetrimide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 26,121 | 239 |
| Items, last 12 months | 276,204 | 3,466 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £349,672 | £761 |
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