Calamine vs Crotamiton
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Crotamiton was dispensed 2.8× as often as Calamine in May 2026 — 8,835 items versus 3,194 in England.
3,194items
Calamine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
8,835items
Crotamiton · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Calamine versus Crotamiton: national items dispensed by month
▬ Calamine · ╌ Crotamiton
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Calamine | Crotamiton |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 3,194 | 8,835 |
| Items, last 12 months | 37,529 | 107,716 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £10,508 | £60,577 |
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