Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide vs Isotretinoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide was dispensed 5.7× as often as Isotretinoin in April 2026 — 33,830 items versus 5,916 in England.
33,830items
Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
5,916items
Isotretinoin · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide | Isotretinoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 33,830 | 5,916 |
| Items, last 12 months | 389,467 | 65,592 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £920,333 | £386,086 |
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