Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide
Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide was ranked 315th of 1,792 medicines by items in May 2026, with 30,850 items.
Dispensed in May 2026
Rolling 12 months
Net ingredient cost · May 2026
Figure 1. Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide: national items dispensed by month
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
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At a glance
- Therapeutic class Acne and rosacea
- Presentations 4 shown
- Average cost / item £27.24
Top presentations, May 2026
The individual products dispensed under Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide this month.
| Presentation | BNF code | Items | Net ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adapalene 0.1% / Benzoyl peroxide 2.5% gel | 1306010Z0AAAAAA | 16,346 | £412,969 |
| Epiduo 0.1%/2.5% gel | 1306010Z0BBAAAA | 6,537 | £190,096 |
| Adapalene 0.3% / Benzoyl peroxide 2.5% gel | 1306010Z0AAABAB | 5,306 | £158,238 |
| Epiduo 0.3%/2.5% gel | 1306010Z0BBABAB | 2,661 | £78,924 |
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis · to May 2026 OGL v3.0
Where Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide is dispensed
The regions and dispensing practices with the highest Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide volumes.
Top regions
Top dispensing practices
Regional volumes from NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis; practice volumes from NHS dispensing data.
Compare Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide with
Other medicines in the same BNF section, by prescribing volume.