Dithranol vs Tacrolimus
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tacrolimus was dispensed 41,321.0× as often as Dithranol in February 2026 — 41,321 items versus 1 in England.
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Dithranol · February 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
41,321items
Tacrolimus · February 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dithranol versus Tacrolimus: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dithranol · ╌ Tacrolimus
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to February 2026
| Measure | Dithranol | Tacrolimus |
|---|---|---|
| Items, February 2026 | 1 | 41,321 |
| Items, last 12 months | 36 | 431,038 |
| Net ingredient cost, February 2026 | £1,440 | £1,479,073 |
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