Ciclosporin vs Tacrolimus
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tacrolimus was dispensed 2.4× as often as Ciclosporin in May 2026 — 6,511 items versus 2,700 in England.
2,700items
Ciclosporin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6,511items
Tacrolimus · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ciclosporin versus Tacrolimus: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ciclosporin · ╌ Tacrolimus
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ciclosporin | Tacrolimus |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,700 | 6,511 |
| Items, last 12 months | 36,198 | 84,611 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £274,927 | £955,260 |
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