Potassium permanganate vs Ster larvae
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Potassium permanganate was dispensed 21.1× as often as Ster larvae in June 2026 — 380 items versus 18 in England.
380items
Potassium permanganate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Ster larvae · June 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 June 2026
| Measure | Potassium permanganate | Ster larvae |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 380 | 18 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,545 | 265 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £10,375 | £9,343 |
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