Permethrin vs Chlorhex hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Permethrin was dispensed 1,741.4× as often as Chlorhex hydrochloride in March 2026 — 26,121 items versus 15 in England.
26,121items
Permethrin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
15items
Chlorhex hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Permethrin versus Chlorhex hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Permethrin · ╌ Chlorhex hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Permethrin | Chlorhex hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 26,121 | 15 |
| Items, last 12 months | 276,204 | 196 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £349,672 | £46 |
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