Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide vs Co-cyprindiol (Cyprote acetate/ethinylestradiol)
Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide was dispensed 11.5× as often as Co-cyprindiol (Cyprote acetate/ethinylestradiol) in March 2026 — 35,182 items versus 3,054 in England.
35,182items
Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,054items
Co-cyprindiol (Cyprote acetate/ethinylestradiol) · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide | Co-cyprindiol (Cyprote acetate/ethinylestradiol) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 35,182 | 3,054 |
| Items, last 12 months | 385,112 | 39,028 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £954,096 | £30,129 |
See the full profile for Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide or Co-cyprindiol (Cyprote acetate/ethinylestradiol).