Adapalene vs Nicotinamide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Adapalene was dispensed 223.9× as often as Nicotinamide in March 2026 — 12,313 items versus 55 in England.
12,313items
Adapalene · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
55items
Nicotinamide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Adapalene versus Nicotinamide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Adapalene · ╌ Nicotinamide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Adapalene | Nicotinamide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 12,313 | 55 |
| Items, last 12 months | 144,863 | 817 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £247,786 | £548 |
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