Adapalene vs Co-cyprindiol (Cyprote acetate/ethinylestradiol)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Adapalene was dispensed 3.9× as often as Co-cyprindiol (Cyprote acetate/ethinylestradiol) in May 2026 — 11,507 items versus 2,960 in England.
11,507items
Adapalene · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,960items
Co-cyprindiol (Cyprote acetate/ethinylestradiol) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Adapalene versus Co-cyprindiol (Cyprote acetate/ethinylestradiol): national items dispensed by month
▬ Adapalene · ╌ Co-cyprindiol (Cyprote acetate/ethinylestradiol)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Adapalene | Co-cyprindiol (Cyprote acetate/ethinylestradiol) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 11,507 | 2,960 |
| Items, last 12 months | 145,438 | 38,538 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £231,500 | £30,535 |
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