Crotamiton vs Lidocaine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Crotamiton was dispensed 4,736.5× as often as Lidocaine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 9,473 items versus 2 in England.
9,473items
Crotamiton · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2items
Lidocaine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Crotamiton versus Lidocaine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Crotamiton · ╌ Lidocaine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Crotamiton | Lidocaine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 9,473 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 107,885 | 41 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £64,875 | £12 |
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