Calcipotriol vs Dithranol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Calcipotriol was dispensed 20,376.2× as often as Dithranol in April 2026 — 101,881 items versus 5 in England.
101,881items
Calcipotriol · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
5items
Dithranol · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Calcipotriol versus Dithranol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Calcipotriol · ╌ Dithranol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Calcipotriol | Dithranol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 101,881 | 5 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,225,823 | 36 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £5,129,580 | £2,732 |
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