Crotamiton vs Lidocaine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Crotamiton was dispensed 5.0× as often as Lidocaine in May 2026 — 8,835 items versus 1,776 in England.
8,835items
Crotamiton · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,776items
Lidocaine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Crotamiton versus Lidocaine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Crotamiton · ╌ Lidocaine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Crotamiton | Lidocaine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 8,835 | 1,776 |
| Items, last 12 months | 107,716 | 22,041 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £60,577 | £8,888 |
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