Calcipotriol vs Pimecrolimus
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Calcipotriol was dispensed 7.7× as often as Pimecrolimus in May 2026 — 98,482 items versus 12,797 in England.
98,482items
Calcipotriol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
12,797items
Pimecrolimus · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Calcipotriol versus Pimecrolimus: national items dispensed by month
▬ Calcipotriol · ╌ Pimecrolimus
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Calcipotriol | Pimecrolimus |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 98,482 | 12,797 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,214,801 | 134,844 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £4,944,737 | £364,789 |
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