Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide vs Ivermectin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide was dispensed 2.1× as often as Ivermectin in May 2026 — 30,850 items versus 14,474 in England.
30,850items
Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
14,474items
Ivermectin · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide | Ivermectin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 30,850 | 14,474 |
| Items, last 12 months | 389,700 | 155,024 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £840,227 | £543,469 |
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