Pimecrolimus vs Tacrolimus
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tacrolimus was dispensed 3.1× as often as Pimecrolimus in May 2026 — 39,269 items versus 12,797 in England.
12,797items
Pimecrolimus · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
39,269items
Tacrolimus · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Pimecrolimus versus Tacrolimus: national items dispensed by month
▬ Pimecrolimus · ╌ Tacrolimus
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Pimecrolimus | Tacrolimus |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 12,797 | 39,269 |
| Items, last 12 months | 134,844 | 441,873 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £364,789 | £1,414,212 |
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