Sodium hypochlorite vs Potassium permanganate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Potassium permanganate was dispensed 110.7× as often as Sodium hypochlorite in May 2026 — 332 items versus 3 in England.
3items
Sodium hypochlorite · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
332items
Potassium permanganate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Sodium hypochlorite | Potassium permanganate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 3 | 332 |
| Items, last 12 months | 50 | 4,609 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £7 | £9,408 |
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