Calamine vs Lidocaine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Calamine was dispensed 1.9× as often as Lidocaine in March 2026 — 3,389 items versus 1,777 in England.
3,389items
Calamine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,777items
Lidocaine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Calamine versus Lidocaine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Calamine · ╌ Lidocaine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Calamine | Lidocaine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 3,389 | 1,777 |
| Items, last 12 months | 37,998 | 22,113 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £10,136 | £8,691 |