Menthol vs Crotamiton
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Menthol was dispensed 1.9× as often as Crotamiton in March 2026 — 18,118 items versus 9,473 in England.
18,118items
Menthol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
9,473items
Crotamiton · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Menthol versus Crotamiton: national items dispensed by month
▬ Menthol · ╌ Crotamiton
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Menthol | Crotamiton |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 18,118 | 9,473 |
| Items, last 12 months | 209,657 | 107,885 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £290,083 | £64,875 |
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