Alitretinoin vs Pimecrolimus
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Pimecrolimus was dispensed 431.3× as often as Alitretinoin in March 2026 — 13,371 items versus 31 in England.
31items
Alitretinoin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
13,371items
Pimecrolimus · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Alitretinoin versus Pimecrolimus: national items dispensed by month
▬ Alitretinoin · ╌ Pimecrolimus
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Alitretinoin | Pimecrolimus |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 31 | 13,371 |
| Items, last 12 months | 454 | 129,418 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £41,950 | £377,928 |
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