Adapalene vs Ivermectin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ivermectin was dispensed 1.3× as often as Adapalene in May 2026 — 14,474 items versus 11,507 in England.
11,507items
Adapalene · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
14,474items
Ivermectin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Adapalene versus Ivermectin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Adapalene · ╌ Ivermectin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Adapalene | Ivermectin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 11,507 | 14,474 |
| Items, last 12 months | 144,749 | 155,024 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £231,500 | £543,469 |
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