Acitretin vs Calcipotriol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Calcipotriol was dispensed 94.3× as often as Acitretin in March 2026 — 103,423 items versus 1,097 in England.
1,097items
Acitretin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
103,423items
Calcipotriol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Acitretin versus Calcipotriol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Acitretin · ╌ Calcipotriol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Acitretin | Calcipotriol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,097 | 103,423 |
| Items, last 12 months | 12,850 | 1,228,196 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £55,385 | £5,172,469 |
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