Calcipotriol vs Pimecrolimus
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Calcipotriol was dispensed 7.7× as often as Pimecrolimus in March 2026 — 103,423 items versus 13,371 in England.
103,423items
Calcipotriol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
13,371items
Pimecrolimus · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Calcipotriol versus Pimecrolimus: national items dispensed by month
▬ Calcipotriol · ╌ Pimecrolimus
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Calcipotriol | Pimecrolimus |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 103,423 | 13,371 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,228,196 | 129,418 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £5,172,469 | £377,928 |
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