Calcipotriol vs Salicylic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Calcipotriol was dispensed 929.1× as often as Salicylic acid in May 2026 — 98,482 items versus 106 in England.
98,482items
Calcipotriol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
106items
Salicylic acid · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Calcipotriol | Salicylic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 98,482 | 106 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,214,801 | 1,147 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £4,944,737 | £7,138 |
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