Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide vs Co-cyprindiol (Cyprote acetate/ethinylestradiol)
Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide was dispensed 11.3× as often as Co-cyprindiol (Cyprote acetate/ethinylestradiol) in April 2026 — 33,830 items versus 3,004 in England.
Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Co-cyprindiol (Cyprote acetate/ethinylestradiol) · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide | Co-cyprindiol (Cyprote acetate/ethinylestradiol) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 33,830 | 3,004 |
| Items, last 12 months | 389,467 | 38,741 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £920,333 | £30,514 |
See the full profile for Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide or Co-cyprindiol (Cyprote acetate/ethinylestradiol).