Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide vs Ivermectin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide was dispensed 2.3× as often as Ivermectin in March 2026 — 35,182 items versus 15,249 in England.
35,182items
Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
15,249items
Ivermectin · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide | Ivermectin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 35,182 | 15,249 |
| Items, last 12 months | 381,432 | 154,023 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £954,096 | £570,758 |
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