Alitretinoin vs Pimecrolimus
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Pimecrolimus was dispensed 377.3× as often as Alitretinoin in June 2026 — 13,207 items versus 35 in England.
35items
Alitretinoin · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
13,207items
Pimecrolimus · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Alitretinoin versus Pimecrolimus: national items dispensed by month
▬ Alitretinoin · ╌ Pimecrolimus
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Alitretinoin | Pimecrolimus |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 35 | 13,207 |
| Items, last 12 months | 426 | 137,683 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £42,690 | £378,040 |
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