Adapalene vs Benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin phosphate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin phosphate was dispensed 3.1× as often as Adapalene in May 2026 — 35,855 items versus 11,507 in England.
11,507items
Adapalene · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
35,855items
Benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin phosphate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Adapalene versus Benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin phosphate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Adapalene · ╌ Benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin phosphate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Adapalene | Benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin phosphate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 11,507 | 35,855 |
| Items, last 12 months | 144,749 | 457,795 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £231,500 | £679,430 |
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