Permethrin vs Hydrogen peroxide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Permethrin was dispensed 6.2× as often as Hydrogen peroxide in March 2026 — 26,121 items versus 4,202 in England.
26,121items
Permethrin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4,202items
Hydrogen peroxide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Permethrin versus Hydrogen peroxide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Permethrin · ╌ Hydrogen peroxide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Permethrin | Hydrogen peroxide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 26,121 | 4,202 |
| Items, last 12 months | 276,204 | 46,298 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £349,672 | £36,615 |
See the full profile for Permethrin or Hydrogen peroxide.