Trifarotene vs Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide was dispensed 31.8× as often as Trifarotene in March 2026 — 35,182 items versus 1,107 in England.
1,107items
Trifarotene · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
35,182items
Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Trifarotene versus Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Trifarotene · ╌ Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Trifarotene | Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,107 | 35,182 |
| Items, last 12 months | 9,943 | 385,112 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £33,161 | £954,096 |
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