Benzocaine vs Crotamiton
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Crotamiton was dispensed 4,736.5× as often as Benzocaine in January 2026 — 9,473 items versus 2 in England.
2items
Benzocaine · January 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
9,473items
Crotamiton · January 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Benzocaine versus Crotamiton: national items dispensed by month
▬ Benzocaine · ╌ Crotamiton
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to January 2026
| Measure | Benzocaine | Crotamiton |
|---|---|---|
| Items, January 2026 | 2 | 9,473 |
| Items, last 12 months | 49 | 107,885 |
| Net ingredient cost, January 2026 | £6 | £64,875 |
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