Ciclosporin vs Tacrolimus
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tacrolimus was dispensed 2.4× as often as Ciclosporin in March 2026 — 7,022 items versus 2,971 in England.
2,971items
Ciclosporin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,022items
Tacrolimus · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ciclosporin versus Tacrolimus: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ciclosporin · ╌ Tacrolimus
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Ciclosporin | Tacrolimus |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2,971 | 7,022 |
| Items, last 12 months | 36,704 | 85,941 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £304,102 | £1,039,284 |
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