Adapalene vs Brimonidine tart (Rosacea)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Adapalene was dispensed 5.6× as often as Brimonidine tart (Rosacea) in May 2026 — 11,507 items versus 2,056 in England.
11,507items
Adapalene · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,056items
Brimonidine tart (Rosacea) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Adapalene versus Brimonidine tart (Rosacea): national items dispensed by month
▬ Adapalene · ╌ Brimonidine tart (Rosacea)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Adapalene | Brimonidine tart (Rosacea) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 11,507 | 2,056 |
| Items, last 12 months | 144,749 | 21,533 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £231,500 | £75,196 |
See the full profile for Adapalene or Brimonidine tart (Rosacea).