Benzocaine vs Crotamiton
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Crotamiton was dispensed 8,835.0× as often as Benzocaine in April 2026 — 8,835 items versus 1 in England.
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Benzocaine · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
8,835items
Crotamiton · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Benzocaine versus Crotamiton: national items dispensed by month
▬ Benzocaine · ╌ Crotamiton
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Benzocaine | Crotamiton |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 1 | 8,835 |
| Items, last 12 months | 44 | 107,716 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £3 | £60,577 |
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