Salicylic acid vs Imiquimod
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Salicylic acid was dispensed 1.5× as often as Imiquimod in March 2026 — 6,857 items versus 4,518 in England.
6,857items
Salicylic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4,518items
Imiquimod · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Salicylic acid | Imiquimod |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 6,857 | 4,518 |
| Items, last 12 months | 87,633 | 45,568 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £27,784 | £289,308 |
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