Sodium hypochlorite vs Potassium permanganate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Potassium permanganate was dispensed 92.5× as often as Sodium hypochlorite in March 2026 — 370 items versus 4 in England.
4items
Sodium hypochlorite · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
370items
Potassium permanganate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sodium hypochlorite versus Potassium permanganate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sodium hypochlorite · ╌ Potassium permanganate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Sodium hypochlorite | Potassium permanganate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 4 | 370 |
| Items, last 12 months | 52 | 4,754 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £12 | £10,929 |
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