Isotretinoin
Isotretinoin was ranked 586th of 1,792 medicines by items in April 2026, with 5,916 items, up 11.6% on a year earlier.
Dispensed in April 2026
Rolling 12 months
Net ingredient cost · April 2026
Figure 1. Isotretinoin: national items dispensed by month
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
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At a glance
- Therapeutic class Acne and rosacea
- Presentations 6 shown
- Average cost / item £65.26
- Year on year Up 11.6% on a year earlier
Top presentations, April 2026
The individual products dispensed under Isotretinoin this month.
| Presentation | BNF code | Items | Net ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isotretinoin 20mg capsules | 1306020J0AAABAB | 4,583 | £326,224 |
| Isotretinoin 10mg capsules | 1306020J0AAACAC | 1,100 | £52,383 |
| Roaccutane 20mg capsules | 1306020J0BBABAB | 117 | £5,084 |
| Isotretinoin 5mg capsules | 1306020J0AAAAAA | 94 | £1,703 |
| Roaccutane 10mg capsules | 1306020J0BBACAC | 21 | £664 |
| Isotretinoin 40mg capsules | 1306020J0AAAEAE | 1 | £28 |
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis · to April 2026 OGL v3.0
Where Isotretinoin is dispensed
The regions and dispensing practices with the highest Isotretinoin volumes.
Top regions
Top dispensing practices
Regional volumes from NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis; practice volumes from NHS dispensing data.
Compare Isotretinoin with
Other medicines in the same BNF section, by prescribing volume.