Adapalene vs Sulfur
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Adapalene was dispensed 1,580.9× as often as Sulfur in June 2026 — 12,647 items versus 8 in England.
12,647items
Adapalene · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
8items
Sulfur · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Adapalene versus Sulfur: national items dispensed by month
▬ Adapalene · ╌ Sulfur
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Adapalene | Sulfur |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 12,647 | 8 |
| Items, last 12 months | 145,396 | 86 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £255,165 | £2,178 |