Acitretin vs Pimecrolimus
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Pimecrolimus was dispensed 12.9× as often as Acitretin in June 2026 — 13,207 items versus 1,020 in England.
1,020items
Acitretin · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
13,207items
Pimecrolimus · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Acitretin versus Pimecrolimus: national items dispensed by month
▬ Acitretin · ╌ Pimecrolimus
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Acitretin | Pimecrolimus |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 1,020 | 13,207 |
| Items, last 12 months | 12,597 | 137,683 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £51,570 | £378,040 |
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