Salicylic acid vs Pimecrolimus
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Pimecrolimus was dispensed 120.7× as often as Salicylic acid in May 2026 — 12,797 items versus 106 in England.
106items
Salicylic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
12,797items
Pimecrolimus · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Salicylic acid versus Pimecrolimus: national items dispensed by month
▬ Salicylic acid · ╌ Pimecrolimus
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Salicylic acid | Pimecrolimus |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 106 | 12,797 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,147 | 134,844 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £7,138 | £364,789 |
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