Adapalene
Acne and rosacea | Skin
Items (National)
143.2K
NHS Cost
£2.5M
Practices
6,543
Avg per Practice
22
Overview
Adapalene is prescribed by 6,543 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 143,216 items were prescribed at a total cost of £2,484,135 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Skin, Section Acne and rosacea.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
4,017
Jun 2026
3,721
Jun 2026
3,949
Jun 2026
3,658
Jun 2026
3,674
Jun 2026
3,894
Jun 2026
3,787
Jun 2026
3,449
Jun 2026
3,852
Jun 2026
3,566
Jun 2026
3,807
Jun 2026
3,602
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 5,419 | 170 | 32 | +45.7% ▲ |
| SW | 4,719 | 105 | 45 | +105.0% ▲ |
| E | 4,572 | 123 | 37 | +69.9% ▲ |
| N | 4,187 | 110 | 38 | +74.0% ▲ |
| S | 4,008 | 128 | 31 | +42.9% ▲ |
| M | 3,661 | 125 | 29 | +33.8% ▲ |
| SE | 3,631 | 99 | 37 | +67.6% ▲ |
| BD | 3,194 | 54 | 59 | +169.9% ▲ |
| LS | 3,193 | 79 | 40 | +84.5% ▲ |
| BS | 2,722 | 76 | 36 | +63.5% ▲ |
| NW | 2,647 | 64 | 41 | +89.0% ▲ |
| NE | 2,618 | 84 | 31 | +42.5% ▲ |
| BN | 2,263 | 60 | 38 | +72.1% ▲ |
| NG | 2,173 | 88 | 25 | +12.8% ▲ |
| W | 2,123 | 77 | 28 | +26.0% ▲ |
| L | 2,093 | 85 | 25 | +12.3% ▲ |
| RG | 1,964 | 54 | 36 | +66.2% ▲ |
| CB | 1,864 | 44 | 42 | +93.6% ▲ |
| PE | 1,767 | 63 | 28 | +27.9% ▲ |
| CV | 1,729 | 65 | 27 | +21.5% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| HERTS VALLEY COMMUNITY DERMATOLOGY HH | 538 |
| GP AT HAND | 376 |
| TRUST PRIMARY CARE DERMATOLOGY | 362 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Skin
- Section: Acne and rosacea
- Paragraph: Topical preparations for acne
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.