Benzoyl peroxide vs Adapalene
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Adapalene was dispensed 1.8× as often as Benzoyl peroxide in May 2026 — 11,507 items versus 6,359 in England.
6,359items
Benzoyl peroxide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
11,507items
Adapalene · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Benzoyl peroxide versus Adapalene: national items dispensed by month
▬ Benzoyl peroxide · ╌ Adapalene
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Benzoyl peroxide | Adapalene |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 6,359 | 11,507 |
| Items, last 12 months | 81,096 | 144,749 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £62,506 | £231,500 |
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