Salicylic acid vs Permethrin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Permethrin was dispensed 26,121.0× as often as Salicylic acid in December 2025 — 26,121 items versus 1 in England.
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Salicylic acid · December 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
26,121items
Permethrin · December 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Salicylic acid versus Permethrin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Salicylic acid · ╌ Permethrin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to December 2025
| Measure | Salicylic acid | Permethrin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, December 2025 | 1 | 26,121 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3 | 276,204 |
| Net ingredient cost, December 2025 | £299 | £349,672 |
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