Adapalene vs Sulfur
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Adapalene was dispensed 4,104.3× as often as Sulfur in March 2026 — 12,313 items versus 3 in England.
12,313items
Adapalene · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3items
Sulfur · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Adapalene versus Sulfur: national items dispensed by month
▬ Adapalene · ╌ Sulfur
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Adapalene | Sulfur |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 12,313 | 3 |
| Items, last 12 months | 144,863 | 79 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £247,786 | £946 |