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Methoxsalen vs Pimecrolimus

National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Data updated April 2026

Pimecrolimus was dispensed 12,797.0× as often as Methoxsalen in April 2026 — 12,797 items versus 1 in England.

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Methoxsalen · April 2026

NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis

12,797items

Pimecrolimus · April 2026

NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis

Figure 1. Methoxsalen versus Pimecrolimus: national items dispensed by month

▬ Methoxsalen   ·   ╌ Pimecrolimus

0 7k 13k Jan 2021 Apr 2021 Nov 2021 Apr 2026 Pimecrolimus 1 Jan 2021: 6 Mar 2021: 2 Apr 2021: 1 Sep 2021: 3 Nov 2021: 2 Feb 2022: 1 Oct 2024: 1 Apr 2026: 1

Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026

Methoxsalen versus Pimecrolimus, April 2026
Measure Methoxsalen Pimecrolimus
Items, April 2026 1 12,797
Items, last 12 months 17 134,844
Net ingredient cost, April 2026 £189 £364,789

See the full profile for Methoxsalen or Pimecrolimus.