Acitretin vs Tacrolimus
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tacrolimus was dispensed 38.6× as often as Acitretin in May 2026 — 39,269 items versus 1,018 in England.
1,018items
Acitretin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
39,269items
Tacrolimus · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Acitretin versus Tacrolimus: national items dispensed by month
▬ Acitretin · ╌ Tacrolimus
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Acitretin | Tacrolimus |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,018 | 39,269 |
| Items, last 12 months | 12,721 | 441,873 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £53,579 | £1,414,212 |
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