Erythromycin vs Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide was dispensed 6.4× as often as Erythromycin in March 2026 — 35,182 items versus 5,485 in England.
5,485items
Erythromycin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
35,182items
Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Erythromycin versus Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Erythromycin · ╌ Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Erythromycin | Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 5,485 | 35,182 |
| Items, last 12 months | 75,713 | 385,112 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £78,367 | £954,096 |
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