Adapalene vs Nicotinamide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Adapalene was dispensed 234.2× as often as Nicotinamide in June 2026 — 12,647 items versus 54 in England.
12,647items
Adapalene · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
54items
Nicotinamide · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Adapalene versus Nicotinamide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Adapalene · ╌ Nicotinamide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Adapalene | Nicotinamide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 12,647 | 54 |
| Items, last 12 months | 145,396 | 773 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £255,165 | £457 |
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