Calamine vs Lidocaine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Calamine was dispensed 1.8× as often as Lidocaine in May 2026 — 3,194 items versus 1,776 in England.
3,194items
Calamine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,776items
Lidocaine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Calamine versus Lidocaine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Calamine · ╌ Lidocaine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Calamine | Lidocaine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 3,194 | 1,776 |
| Items, last 12 months | 37,529 | 22,041 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £10,508 | £8,888 |