Azelaic acid vs Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide was dispensed 1.9× as often as Azelaic acid in March 2026 — 35,182 items versus 18,292 in England.
18,292items
Azelaic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
35,182items
Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Azelaic acid versus Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Azelaic acid · ╌ Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Azelaic acid | Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 18,292 | 35,182 |
| Items, last 12 months | 187,809 | 385,112 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £131,691 | £954,096 |
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