Potassium permanganate vs Ster larvae
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Potassium permanganate was dispensed 24.7× as often as Ster larvae in March 2026 — 370 items versus 15 in England.
370items
Potassium permanganate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
15items
Ster larvae · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Potassium permanganate | Ster larvae |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 370 | 15 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,754 | 301 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £10,929 | £5,214 |
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