Adapalene vs Erythromycin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Adapalene was dispensed 4.2× as often as Erythromycin in May 2026 — 11,507 items versus 2,771 in England.
11,507items
Adapalene · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,771items
Erythromycin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Adapalene versus Erythromycin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Adapalene · ╌ Erythromycin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Adapalene | Erythromycin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 11,507 | 2,771 |
| Items, last 12 months | 144,749 | 68,644 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £231,500 | £41,732 |
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