Tacrolimus
Preparations for eczema and psoriasis | Skin
Items (National)
369.0K
NHS Cost
£12.4M
Practices
6,843
Avg per Practice
54
Overview
Tacrolimus is prescribed by 6,843 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 368,991 items were prescribed at a total cost of £12,405,331 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Skin, Section Preparations for eczema and psoriasis.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
21,848
Jun 2026
20,638
Jun 2026
22,513
Jun 2026
20,079
Jun 2026
21,398
Jun 2026
23,403
Jun 2026
22,987
Jun 2026
22,565
Jun 2026
25,581
Jun 2026
22,852
Jun 2026
24,788
Jun 2026
23,634
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 23.8K | 257 | 93 | +72.0% ▲ |
| E | 15.5K | 139 | 112 | +107.6% ▲ |
| M | 11.4K | 170 | 67 | +24.9% ▲ |
| LE | 11.4K | 122 | 93 | +73.1% ▲ |
| BD | 9,511 | 61 | 156 | +189.2% ▲ |
| LS | 8,909 | 88 | 101 | +87.8% ▲ |
| S | 8,693 | 158 | 55 | +2.0% ▲ |
| SW | 8,510 | 113 | 75 | +39.7% ▲ |
| SE | 8,505 | 110 | 77 | +43.4% ▲ |
| N | 8,224 | 116 | 71 | +31.5% ▲ |
| NG | 7,199 | 132 | 55 | +1.1% vs avg |
| BN | 7,174 | 78 | 92 | +70.7% ▲ |
| BS | 6,515 | 80 | 81 | +51.0% ▲ |
| NE | 6,041 | 119 | 51 | -5.8% ▼ |
| NW | 5,579 | 73 | 76 | +41.7% ▲ |
| L | 5,566 | 124 | 45 | -16.7% ▼ |
| WF | 5,360 | 61 | 88 | +63.1% ▲ |
| NN | 5,178 | 62 | 84 | +54.9% ▲ |
| SO | 4,920 | 55 | 90 | +66.0% ▲ |
| HA | 4,844 | 76 | 64 | +18.2% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| ABH MANCHESTER & TRAFFORD CDS | 2,200 |
| WEST KENT DERMATOLOGY | 2,002 |
| HERTS VALLEY COMMUNITY DERMATOLOGY HH | 1,923 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Skin
- Section: Preparations for eczema and psoriasis
- Paragraph: Drugs affecting the immune response
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.