Potassium permanganate
Skin cleansers,antiseptics and desloughing agents | Skin
Items (National)
5,268
NHS Cost
£140.8K
Practices
2,034
Avg per Practice
3
Overview
Potassium permanganate is prescribed by 2,034 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 5,268 items were prescribed at a total cost of £140,828 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Skin, Section Skin cleansers,antiseptics and desloughing agents.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 129 | 1 | 129 | +4,861.5% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE | 129 |
| THE GROVE MEDICAL CENTRE | 33 |
| BRADFORD DERMATOLOGY SERVICE | 31 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Skin
- Section: Skin cleansers,antiseptics and desloughing agents
- Paragraph: Oxidisers and dyes
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.