Isotretinoin vs Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide was dispensed 17,591.0× as often as Isotretinoin in September 2023 — 35,182 items versus 2 in England.
2items
Isotretinoin · September 2023
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
35,182items
Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide · September 2023
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Isotretinoin versus Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Isotretinoin · ╌ Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to September 2023
| Measure | Isotretinoin | Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, September 2023 | 2 | 35,182 |
| Items, last 12 months | 10 | 385,112 |
| Net ingredient cost, September 2023 | £60 | £954,096 |
See the full profile for Isotretinoin or Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide.