Salicylic acid vs Imiquimod
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Salicylic acid was dispensed 2.0× as often as Imiquimod in May 2026 — 7,195 items versus 3,605 in England.
7,195items
Salicylic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,605items
Imiquimod · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Salicylic acid versus Imiquimod: national items dispensed by month
▬ Salicylic acid · ╌ Imiquimod
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Salicylic acid | Imiquimod |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 7,195 | 3,605 |
| Items, last 12 months | 87,886 | 47,342 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £29,720 | £236,160 |
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