Crotamiton vs Lidocaine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Crotamiton was dispensed 5.3× as often as Lidocaine in March 2026 — 9,473 items versus 1,777 in England.
9,473items
Crotamiton · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,777items
Lidocaine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Crotamiton versus Lidocaine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Crotamiton · ╌ Lidocaine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Crotamiton | Lidocaine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 9,473 | 1,777 |
| Items, last 12 months | 107,885 | 22,113 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £64,875 | £8,691 |
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