Acitretin vs Calcipotriol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Calcipotriol was dispensed 96.7× as often as Acitretin in May 2026 — 98,482 items versus 1,018 in England.
1,018items
Acitretin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
98,482items
Calcipotriol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Acitretin versus Calcipotriol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Acitretin · ╌ Calcipotriol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Acitretin | Calcipotriol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,018 | 98,482 |
| Items, last 12 months | 12,721 | 1,214,801 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £53,579 | £4,944,737 |
See the full profile for Acitretin or Calcipotriol.