Dithranol vs Pimecrolimus
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Pimecrolimus was dispensed 6,398.5× as often as Dithranol in May 2026 — 12,797 items versus 2 in England.
2items
Dithranol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
12,797items
Pimecrolimus · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dithranol versus Pimecrolimus: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dithranol · ╌ Pimecrolimus
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Dithranol | Pimecrolimus |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2 | 12,797 |
| Items, last 12 months | 35 | 134,844 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,547 | £364,789 |
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