Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide vs Isotretinoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide was dispensed 5.6× as often as Isotretinoin in March 2026 — 35,182 items versus 6,270 in England.
35,182items
Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6,270items
Isotretinoin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide versus Isotretinoin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide · ╌ Isotretinoin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide | Isotretinoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 35,182 | 6,270 |
| Items, last 12 months | 385,112 | 64,979 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £954,096 | £469,910 |
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