Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide vs Isotretinoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide was dispensed 5.5× as often as Isotretinoin in May 2026 — 30,850 items versus 5,565 in England.
30,850items
Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
5,565items
Isotretinoin · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide | Isotretinoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 30,850 | 5,565 |
| Items, last 12 months | 389,700 | 65,758 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £840,227 | £376,957 |
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