Sodium chloride vs Potassium permanganate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Potassium permanganate was dispensed 166.0× as often as Sodium chloride in April 2026 — 332 items versus 2 in England.
2items
Sodium chloride · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
332items
Potassium permanganate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sodium chloride versus Potassium permanganate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sodium chloride · ╌ Potassium permanganate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Sodium chloride | Potassium permanganate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 2 | 332 |
| Items, last 12 months | 28 | 4,609 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £22 | £9,408 |
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