Sulfur vs Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide was dispensed 4,228.8× as often as Sulfur in April 2026 — 33,830 items versus 8 in England.
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Sulfur · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sulfur versus Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sulfur · ╌ Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Sulfur | Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 8 | 33,830 |
| Items, last 12 months | 84 | 389,467 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £2,065 | £920,333 |
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