Adapalene vs Brimonidine tart (Rosacea)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Adapalene was dispensed 5.4× as often as Brimonidine tart (Rosacea) in March 2026 — 12,313 items versus 2,299 in England.
12,313items
Adapalene · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,299items
Brimonidine tart (Rosacea) · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Adapalene | Brimonidine tart (Rosacea) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 12,313 | 2,299 |
| Items, last 12 months | 144,863 | 21,501 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £247,786 | £82,911 |
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