Benzoyl peroxide vs Ivermectin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ivermectin was dispensed 2.2× as often as Benzoyl peroxide in March 2026 — 15,249 items versus 7,011 in England.
7,011items
Benzoyl peroxide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
15,249items
Ivermectin · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Benzoyl peroxide | Ivermectin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 7,011 | 15,249 |
| Items, last 12 months | 81,856 | 153,903 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £68,635 | £570,758 |
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