Benzocaine vs Calamine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Calamine was dispensed 1,694.5× as often as Benzocaine in January 2026 — 3,389 items versus 2 in England.
2items
Benzocaine · January 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,389items
Calamine · January 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Benzocaine versus Calamine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Benzocaine · ╌ Calamine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to January 2026
| Measure | Benzocaine | Calamine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, January 2026 | 2 | 3,389 |
| Items, last 12 months | 49 | 37,998 |
| Net ingredient cost, January 2026 | £6 | £10,136 |
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