Adapalene vs Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide was dispensed 2.9× as often as Adapalene in March 2026 — 35,182 items versus 12,313 in England.
12,313items
Adapalene · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
35,182items
Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Adapalene versus Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Adapalene · ╌ Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Adapalene | Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 12,313 | 35,182 |
| Items, last 12 months | 144,863 | 385,112 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £247,786 | £954,096 |
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