Dithranol vs Pimecrolimus
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Pimecrolimus was dispensed 13,371.0× as often as Dithranol in February 2026 — 13,371 items versus 1 in England.
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Dithranol · February 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
13,371items
Pimecrolimus · February 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dithranol versus Pimecrolimus: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dithranol · ╌ Pimecrolimus
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to February 2026
| Measure | Dithranol | Pimecrolimus |
|---|---|---|
| Items, February 2026 | 1 | 13,371 |
| Items, last 12 months | 36 | 129,418 |
| Net ingredient cost, February 2026 | £1,440 | £377,928 |
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