Menthol vs Calamine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Menthol was dispensed 5.8× as often as Calamine in May 2026 — 18,392 items versus 3,194 in England.
18,392items
Menthol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,194items
Calamine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Menthol versus Calamine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Menthol · ╌ Calamine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Menthol | Calamine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 18,392 | 3,194 |
| Items, last 12 months | 212,173 | 37,529 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £292,252 | £10,508 |