Calamine Prescribing at GP DIRECT
Topical local anaesthetics and antipruritics | Skin
Items (12m)
77
Total Quantity
14.4K
NHS Cost
£167
vs National Avg
+915.9%
GP DIRECT prescribed 77 items of Calamine over the last 12 months at a cost of £167 to the NHS. This is 915.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Calamine is classified under Topical local anaesthetics and antipruritics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
2
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
10
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 77 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,400 |
| Total NHS Cost | £167 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +915.9% |
Calamine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 77 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 8 items |
| Difference | +915.9% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.