Calcipotriol vs Tacrolimus
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Calcipotriol was dispensed 2.5× as often as Tacrolimus in May 2026 — 98,482 items versus 39,269 in England.
98,482items
Calcipotriol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
39,269items
Tacrolimus · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Calcipotriol versus Tacrolimus: national items dispensed by month
▬ Calcipotriol · ╌ Tacrolimus
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Calcipotriol | Tacrolimus |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 98,482 | 39,269 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,214,801 | 441,873 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £4,944,737 | £1,414,212 |
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