Dithranol
Skin
Preparations for eczema and psoriasis
BNF 1305020F0
Data updated May 2026
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Dithranol was ranked 1568th of 1,792 medicines by items in May 2026, with 2 items, down 33.3% on a year earlier.
2items
-33.3%
Dispensed in May 2026
32items
Rolling 12 months
£1,547
Net ingredient cost · May 2026
Figure 1. Dithranol: national items dispensed by month
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
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At a glance
- Therapeutic class Preparations for eczema and psoriasis
- Presentations 2 shown
- Average cost / item £773.46
- Year on year Down 33.3% on a year earlier
What this is
Net ingredient cost is the list price before discounts and dispensing fees, not what the NHS finally pays.
Top presentations, May 2026
The individual products dispensed under Dithranol this month.
| Presentation | BNF code | Items | Net ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dithranol 3% ointment | 1305020F0AACVCV | 1 | £888 |
| Dithrocream 1% cream | 1305020F0BIABBM | 1 | £659 |
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis · to May 2026 OGL v3.0
Where Dithranol is dispensed
The regions and dispensing practices with the highest Dithranol volumes.
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Top dispensing practices
Regional volumes from NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis; practice volumes from NHS dispensing data.
Compare Dithranol with
Other medicines in the same BNF section, by prescribing volume.