Pimecrolimus vs Tacrolimus
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Tacrolimus was dispensed 3.2× as often as Pimecrolimus in June 2026 — 41,697 items versus 13,207 in England.
13,207items
Pimecrolimus · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
41,697items
Tacrolimus · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Pimecrolimus versus Tacrolimus: national items dispensed by month
▬ Pimecrolimus · ╌ Tacrolimus
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Pimecrolimus | Tacrolimus |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 13,207 | 41,697 |
| Items, last 12 months | 137,683 | 448,462 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £378,040 | £1,494,409 |
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