Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide vs Ivermectin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide was dispensed 2.2× as often as Ivermectin in April 2026 — 33,830 items versus 15,370 in England.
33,830items
Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
15,370items
Ivermectin · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide versus Ivermectin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide · ╌ Ivermectin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide | Ivermectin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 33,830 | 15,370 |
| Items, last 12 months | 389,467 | 155,184 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £920,333 | £576,976 |
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