Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide
Acne and rosacea | Skin
Items (National)
367.6K
NHS Cost
£8.2M
Practices
6,883
Avg per Practice
53
Overview
Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide is prescribed by 6,883 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 367,621 items were prescribed at a total cost of £8,164,505 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Skin, Section Acne and rosacea.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
23,267
Jul 2026
22,349
Jul 2026
23,358
Jul 2026
22,423
Jul 2026
23,854
Jul 2026
24,578
Jul 2026
23,338
Jul 2026
21,265
Jul 2026
24,555
Jul 2026
19,858
Jul 2026
22,555
Jul 2026
21,650
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 13.4K | 245 | 55 | +2.1% ▲ |
| LE | 10.4K | 130 | 80 | +50.4% ▲ |
| M | 9,934 | 172 | 58 | +8.2% ▲ |
| LS | 9,895 | 89 | 111 | +108.2% ▲ |
| NG | 9,514 | 131 | 73 | +36.0% ▲ |
| E | 9,218 | 141 | 65 | +22.5% ▲ |
| S | 8,547 | 154 | 56 | +3.9% ▲ |
| SW | 7,799 | 111 | 70 | +31.6% ▲ |
| SE | 7,596 | 113 | 67 | +25.8% ▲ |
| N | 7,004 | 117 | 60 | +12.2% ▲ |
| BS | 6,683 | 78 | 86 | +60.5% ▲ |
| NE | 6,441 | 130 | 50 | -7.3% ▼ |
| BD | 6,020 | 61 | 99 | +84.8% ▲ |
| OX | 5,903 | 58 | 102 | +90.6% ▲ |
| CV | 5,862 | 103 | 57 | +6.6% ▲ |
| RG | 5,813 | 64 | 91 | +70.0% ▲ |
| PE | 5,771 | 89 | 65 | +21.3% ▲ |
| L | 5,506 | 128 | 43 | -19.5% ▼ |
| BN | 5,195 | 78 | 67 | +24.7% ▲ |
| NN | 5,073 | 62 | 82 | +53.2% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| THE UNIV OF NOTTINGHAM HEALTH SERV | 843 |
| GP AT HAND | 686 |
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 620 |
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.