Acitretin vs Tars
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tars was dispensed 3.3× as often as Acitretin in May 2026 — 3,330 items versus 1,018 in England.
1,018items
Acitretin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,330items
Tars · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Acitretin versus Tars: national items dispensed by month
▬ Acitretin · ╌ Tars
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Acitretin | Tars |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,018 | 3,330 |
| Items, last 12 months | 12,721 | 41,559 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £53,579 | £76,248 |