Acitretin vs Pimecrolimus
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Pimecrolimus was dispensed 13.1× as often as Acitretin in April 2026 — 13,166 items versus 1,006 in England.
1,006items
Acitretin · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
13,166items
Pimecrolimus · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Acitretin versus Pimecrolimus: national items dispensed by month
▬ Acitretin · ╌ Pimecrolimus
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Acitretin | Pimecrolimus |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 1,006 | 13,166 |
| Items, last 12 months | 12,801 | 132,707 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £50,594 | £377,751 |
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