Adapalene vs Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide was dispensed 2.7× as often as Adapalene in April 2026 — 33,830 items versus 12,386 in England.
12,386items
Adapalene · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
33,830items
Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Adapalene | Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 12,386 | 33,830 |
| Items, last 12 months | 145,542 | 389,467 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £249,141 | £920,333 |
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