Calamine vs Crotamiton
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Crotamiton was dispensed 2.8× as often as Calamine in March 2026 — 9,473 items versus 3,389 in England.
3,389items
Calamine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
9,473items
Crotamiton · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Calamine versus Crotamiton: national items dispensed by month
▬ Calamine · ╌ Crotamiton
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Calamine | Crotamiton |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 3,389 | 9,473 |
| Items, last 12 months | 37,998 | 107,885 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £10,136 | £64,875 |
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