Alitretinoin vs Calcipotriol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Calcipotriol was dispensed 3,647.5× as often as Alitretinoin in May 2026 — 98,482 items versus 27 in England.
27items
Alitretinoin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
98,482items
Calcipotriol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Alitretinoin versus Calcipotriol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Alitretinoin · ╌ Calcipotriol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Alitretinoin | Calcipotriol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 27 | 98,482 |
| Items, last 12 months | 434 | 1,214,801 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £36,305 | £4,944,737 |
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