Isotretinoin vs Ivermectin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ivermectin was dispensed 2.6× as often as Isotretinoin in May 2026 — 14,474 items versus 5,565 in England.
5,565items
Isotretinoin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
14,474items
Ivermectin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Isotretinoin versus Ivermectin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Isotretinoin · ╌ Ivermectin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Isotretinoin | Ivermectin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 5,565 | 14,474 |
| Items, last 12 months | 65,758 | 155,024 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £376,957 | £543,469 |
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