Trifarotene vs Adapalene
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Adapalene was dispensed 11.1× as often as Trifarotene in March 2026 — 12,313 items versus 1,107 in England.
1,107items
Trifarotene · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
12,313items
Adapalene · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Trifarotene versus Adapalene: national items dispensed by month
▬ Trifarotene · ╌ Adapalene
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Trifarotene | Adapalene |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,107 | 12,313 |
| Items, last 12 months | 9,943 | 144,863 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £33,161 | £247,786 |
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