Calamine vs Crotamiton
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Crotamiton was dispensed 2.3× as often as Calamine in June 2026 — 9,309 items versus 4,038 in England.
4,038items
Calamine · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
9,309items
Crotamiton · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Calamine versus Crotamiton: national items dispensed by month
▬ Calamine · ╌ Crotamiton
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Calamine | Crotamiton |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 4,038 | 9,309 |
| Items, last 12 months | 37,709 | 108,168 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £13,231 | £63,399 |
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