Acitretin vs Tars
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tars was dispensed 3.4× as often as Acitretin in April 2026 — 3,399 items versus 1,006 in England.
1,006items
Acitretin · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,399items
Tars · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Acitretin versus Tars: national items dispensed by month
▬ Acitretin · ╌ Tars
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Acitretin | Tars |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 1,006 | 3,399 |
| Items, last 12 months | 12,801 | 42,053 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £50,594 | £79,880 |