Adapalene vs Co-cyprindiol (Cyprote acetate/ethinylestradiol)
Adapalene was dispensed 4.0× as often as Co-cyprindiol (Cyprote acetate/ethinylestradiol) in March 2026 — 12,313 items versus 3,054 in England.
12,313items
Adapalene · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,054items
Co-cyprindiol (Cyprote acetate/ethinylestradiol) · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Adapalene | Co-cyprindiol (Cyprote acetate/ethinylestradiol) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 12,313 | 3,054 |
| Items, last 12 months | 144,863 | 39,028 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £247,786 | £30,129 |
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