Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide vs Co-cyprindiol (Cyprote acetate/ethinylestradiol)
Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide was dispensed 10.4× as often as Co-cyprindiol (Cyprote acetate/ethinylestradiol) in May 2026 — 30,850 items versus 2,960 in England.
Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Co-cyprindiol (Cyprote acetate/ethinylestradiol) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide versus Co-cyprindiol (Cyprote acetate/ethinylestradiol): national items dispensed by month
▬ Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide · ╌ Co-cyprindiol (Cyprote acetate/ethinylestradiol)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide | Co-cyprindiol (Cyprote acetate/ethinylestradiol) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 30,850 | 2,960 |
| Items, last 12 months | 389,700 | 38,253 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £840,227 | £30,535 |
See the full profile for Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide or Co-cyprindiol (Cyprote acetate/ethinylestradiol).