Adapalene vs Erythromycin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Adapalene was dispensed 2.2× as often as Erythromycin in March 2026 — 12,313 items versus 5,485 in England.
12,313items
Adapalene · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
5,485items
Erythromycin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Adapalene versus Erythromycin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Adapalene · ╌ Erythromycin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Adapalene | Erythromycin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 12,313 | 5,485 |
| Items, last 12 months | 144,863 | 75,713 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £247,786 | £78,367 |
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