Calamine vs Lidocaine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Calamine was dispensed 1,694.5× as often as Lidocaine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 3,389 items versus 2 in England.
3,389items
Calamine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2items
Lidocaine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Calamine versus Lidocaine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Calamine · ╌ Lidocaine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Calamine | Lidocaine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 3,389 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 37,998 | 41 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £10,136 | £12 |
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