Silver sulfadiazine vs Permethrin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Permethrin was dispensed 22.7× as often as Silver sulfadiazine in March 2026 — 26,121 items versus 1,149 in England.
1,149items
Silver sulfadiazine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
26,121items
Permethrin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Silver sulfadiazine versus Permethrin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Silver sulfadiazine · ╌ Permethrin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Silver sulfadiazine | Permethrin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,149 | 26,121 |
| Items, last 12 months | 17,918 | 276,204 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £7,701 | £349,672 |
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