Adapalene vs Ivermectin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ivermectin was dispensed 1.2× as often as Adapalene in March 2026 — 15,249 items versus 12,313 in England.
12,313items
Adapalene · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
15,249items
Ivermectin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Adapalene versus Ivermectin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Adapalene · ╌ Ivermectin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Adapalene | Ivermectin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 12,313 | 15,249 |
| Items, last 12 months | 144,863 | 153,903 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £247,786 | £570,758 |
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