Potassium permanganate vs Ster larvae
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Potassium permanganate was dispensed 14.4× as often as Ster larvae in May 2026 — 332 items versus 23 in England.
332items
Potassium permanganate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
23items
Ster larvae · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Potassium permanganate versus Ster larvae: national items dispensed by month
▬ Potassium permanganate · ╌ Ster larvae
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Potassium permanganate | Ster larvae |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 332 | 23 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,609 | 284 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £9,408 | £9,387 |
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