Calcipotriol vs Salicylic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Calcipotriol was dispensed 1,434.9× as often as Salicylic acid in April 2026 — 101,881 items versus 71 in England.
101,881items
Calcipotriol · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
71items
Salicylic acid · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Calcipotriol versus Salicylic acid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Calcipotriol · ╌ Salicylic acid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Calcipotriol | Salicylic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 101,881 | 71 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,225,823 | 1,131 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £5,129,580 | £8,681 |
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