Ichthammol vs Pimecrolimus
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Pimecrolimus was dispensed 1,671.4× as often as Ichthammol in March 2026 — 13,371 items versus 8 in England.
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Ichthammol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
13,371items
Pimecrolimus · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ichthammol versus Pimecrolimus: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ichthammol · ╌ Pimecrolimus
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Ichthammol | Pimecrolimus |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 8 | 13,371 |
| Items, last 12 months | 52 | 129,418 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £717 | £377,928 |
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