Other topical anaesthetic and antipruritic preparations vs Calamine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Calamine was dispensed 798.5× as often as Other topical anaesthetic and antipruritic preparations in May 2026 — 3,194 items versus 4 in England.
4items
Other topical anaesthetic and antipruritic preparations · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,194items
Calamine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Other topical anaesthetic and antipruritic preparations versus Calamine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Other topical anaesthetic and antipruritic preparations · ╌ Calamine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Other topical anaesthetic and antipruritic preparations | Calamine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 4 | 3,194 |
| Items, last 12 months | 49 | 37,529 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £15 | £10,508 |
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