Acitretin vs Tars
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tars was dispensed 3.1× as often as Acitretin in March 2026 — 3,432 items versus 1,097 in England.
1,097items
Acitretin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,432items
Tars · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Acitretin versus Tars: national items dispensed by month
▬ Acitretin · ╌ Tars
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Acitretin | Tars |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,097 | 3,432 |
| Items, last 12 months | 12,850 | 42,255 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £55,385 | £78,709 |