Calamine vs Lidocaine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Calamine was dispensed 1,346.0× as often as Lidocaine hydrochloride in June 2026 — 4,038 items versus 3 in England.
4,038items
Calamine · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3items
Lidocaine hydrochloride · June 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 June 2026
| Measure | Calamine | Lidocaine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 4,038 | 3 |
| Items, last 12 months | 37,709 | 46 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £13,231 | £4,045 |
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