Benzoyl peroxide vs Ivermectin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ivermectin was dispensed 2.3× as often as Benzoyl peroxide in May 2026 — 14,474 items versus 6,359 in England.
6,359items
Benzoyl peroxide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
14,474items
Ivermectin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Benzoyl peroxide versus Ivermectin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Benzoyl peroxide · ╌ Ivermectin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Benzoyl peroxide | Ivermectin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 6,359 | 14,474 |
| Items, last 12 months | 81,096 | 155,024 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £62,506 | £543,469 |
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