# Adapalene Price UK — Compare Pharmacies | Pick My Pharmacy URL: https://pickmypharmacy.co.uk/treatments/skin/adapalene/ Description: What adapalene costs from UK pharmacies and online skin services: typical prices, consultation rules, and how it compares with tretinoin. --- - [Home](/) - /[Treatment Prices](/treatments/) - /[Skin](/treatments/skin/) - /Adapalene # Adapalene — UK price comparison What adapalene costs from UK pharmacies and online skin services: typical prices, consultation rules, and how it compares with tretinoin. Prices checked: 9 July 2026· Indicative treatment-service prices, not quotes In short Adapalene for acne through a UK pharmacy or online skin service typically costs £15–£40 per month depending on strength, pack size, and whether you use a pharmacy-medicine route or a prescription service. Lower-strength adapalene gel is available as a pharmacy medicine in the UK after a pharmacist suitability check; higher strengths or combination plans may need a prescriber. It is a retinoid — not the same as cosmetic retinol — and must not be used in pregnancy. Who this is not for Skip an online retinoid subscription if you are pregnant or trying to conceive, acne is sudden, severe, or scarring, or a site will sell tretinoin with no photos and no clinician. Those jobs belong to a GP, dermatologist, or a walk-away. At a glance - •Typical private cost: £15–£40 per month depending on strength and service model - •Some adapalene gels are pharmacy medicines after a pharmacist check; others need a prescription - •Used mainly for acne; milder than tretinoin for many people but still a medicinal retinoid - •Must not be used in pregnancy or when trying to conceive - •Daily SPF is advised because retinoids increase sun sensitivity - •Only buy from GPhC-registered pharmacies Typical private cost £15 – £40/month per month; pharmacy-medicine packs and prescription clinic plans both common ## Which pharmacies offer Adapalene — and whose price is on file? 4 GPhC-registered services listed. None have a verified published price on file yet — empty cells are honest, not a ranking. We never invent a figure to fill a cell. Ordering is always subject to the pharmacy's own consultation. See [how treatment prices work](/method/treatments/). Swipe to see all columns PharmacyService priceWhat's includedLinksBootsGPhC premises no. 1096181[View profile & rating](/pharmacies/boots/)Not on fileWe do not invent a price. Confirm on the pharmacy’s site.Pharmacist suitability check · In-store or online supply[Visit pharmacy](https://www.boots.com)Superdrug PharmacyGPhC premises no. 9010736[View profile & rating](/pharmacies/superdrug-pharmacy/)Not on fileWe do not invent a price. Confirm on the pharmacy’s site.Pharmacist advice · In-store or online supply[Visit pharmacy](https://www.superdrug.com)DermaticaNot on fileWe do not invent a price. Confirm on the pharmacy’s site.Photo consultation · Personalised plan · Delivery[Visit pharmacy](https://www.dermatica.co.uk)Skin + MeNot on fileWe do not invent a price. Confirm on the pharmacy’s site.Photo consultation · Personalised formulation · Delivery[Visit pharmacy](https://www.skinandme.com) Pick My Pharmacy is an independent comparison service and not a pharmacy. Where a listing is a referral partner we may earn a commission when you visit them — this never changes prices you pay, ratings, or the order providers appear. Affiliate links use rel="sponsored" and are labelled “Ad – Affiliate”. For Prescription Only Medicines we promote the pharmacy’s clinical service, not a specific medicine, in line with the MHRA Blue Guide. See our [affiliate compliance](/methodology/#affiliate-compliance). ### Do you run this service? These pharmacies appear because they offer a regulated treatment service. A blank price means we have not verified a published figure — we will not guess. Claim your listing and paste a URL plus the published monthly or pack price from your own site. Payment never fills a cell and never changes a score. [Claim your listing](/claim/#published-prices)[Partner pricing](/partners/) ## What the price covers High-street and online pharmacies often sell adapalene gel as a pharmacy medicine after a short suitability check, with the shelf price covering the pack itself. Online skin clinics may bundle adapalene into a monthly acne plan with photos, clinician review, and delivery — which looks more expensive but includes ongoing support. Compare the strength and pack size, and check whether you are paying for a one-off gel or a subscription. ## Adapalene vs tretinoin Both are topical retinoids used in acne care. Adapalene is often better tolerated for everyday acne treatment; tretinoin is stronger and more often used in photoageing protocols through prescription skin services. Which is appropriate depends on your skin and goals — a pharmacist or prescriber decides, not a price table. Cosmetic retinol creams are weaker still and are not interchangeable with either medicine. ## How to get it safely For pharmacy-medicine adapalene, expect questions about pregnancy, eczema, and other skin treatments. For prescription strengths or combinations, expect a photo consultation. Avoid unregulated sites selling prescription retinoids with no checks. If acne is severe, scarring, or sudden, see a GP — online gels are not a substitute for dermatology where needed. ## Safety Dryness, redness, and peeling are common while skin adjusts. Do not use in pregnancy. Use sunscreen daily. This page compares typical treatment-service and pack prices — it is not medical advice. ## Frequently Asked Questions Do I need a prescription for adapalene?▼ Not always. Some adapalene gels are pharmacy medicines a pharmacist can supply after a suitability check. Higher strengths or clinic combinations may still need a prescriber. Is adapalene the same as Differin?▼ Differin is a brand of adapalene. Generics contain the same active ingredient when matched for strength. Adapalene or tretinoin — which is cheaper?▼ Adapalene packs are often cheaper than tretinoin subscription clinics, but they are not always clinically interchangeable. Compare the service you actually need. Why does a pharmacy on this Adapalene table have no price?▼ We only publish a provider price when we have verified it against that pharmacy’s own published treatment-service page, with a checked date. A blank cell means the figure is not on file — not that the service is free, and not that we ranked the pharmacy last. Confirm the live price on the pharmacy’s site. Pharmacies can submit a published figure when they claim a listing; payment never fills a cell. Can a pharmacy pay to rank higher for Adapalene?▼ No. Payment buys labelled visibility and qualified enquiries, never a better score or a higher row on this table. Referral links are labelled “Ad – Affiliate” and use rel="sponsored". See our methodology. ## Compare other treatments [TretinoinTypically £20 – £60/month](/treatments/skin/tretinoin/) ## Related Pages - [Tretinoin price comparison](/treatments/skin/tretinoin/) - [How much does tretinoin cost?](/answers/how-much-does-tretinoin-cost/) - [Skin treatment prices](/treatments/skin/) ## Acne or ageing — get a clinical review Online skin services can prescribe after photos and a questionnaire, but sudden or severe skin changes still need a GP or dermatology review. [Acne treatment online guide](/guides/acne-treatment-online-uk/)[Tretinoin cost guide](/answers/how-much-does-tretinoin-cost/)[Safe online pharmacy checklist](/guides/how-to-choose-a-safe-online-pharmacy/)