Azelaic acid vs Benzoyl peroxide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Azelaic acid was dispensed 2.6× as often as Benzoyl peroxide in March 2026 — 18,292 items versus 7,011 in England.
18,292items
Azelaic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,011items
Benzoyl peroxide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Azelaic acid versus Benzoyl peroxide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Azelaic acid · ╌ Benzoyl peroxide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Azelaic acid | Benzoyl peroxide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 18,292 | 7,011 |
| Items, last 12 months | 187,809 | 81,856 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £131,691 | £68,635 |
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