Clascoterone vs Adapalene
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Adapalene was dispensed 20.7× as often as Clascoterone in May 2026 — 11,507 items versus 556 in England.
556items
Clascoterone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
11,507items
Adapalene · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Clascoterone versus Adapalene: national items dispensed by month
▬ Clascoterone · ╌ Adapalene
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Clascoterone | Adapalene |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 556 | 11,507 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,505 | 144,749 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £12,668 | £231,500 |
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