Trifarotene vs Adapalene
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Adapalene was dispensed 12.7× as often as Trifarotene in April 2026 — 12,386 items versus 975 in England.
975items
Trifarotene · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
12,386items
Adapalene · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Trifarotene versus Adapalene: national items dispensed by month
▬ Trifarotene · ╌ Adapalene
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Trifarotene | Adapalene |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 975 | 12,386 |
| Items, last 12 months | 10,303 | 145,542 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £29,693 | £249,141 |
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