Menthol vs Calamine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Menthol was dispensed 5.3× as often as Calamine in March 2026 — 18,118 items versus 3,389 in England.
18,118items
Menthol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,389items
Calamine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Menthol versus Calamine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Menthol · ╌ Calamine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Menthol | Calamine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 18,118 | 3,389 |
| Items, last 12 months | 209,657 | 37,998 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £290,083 | £10,136 |