Azelaic acid vs Benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin phosphate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin phosphate was dispensed 2.0× as often as Azelaic acid in May 2026 — 35,855 items versus 17,723 in England.
17,723items
Azelaic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
35,855items
Benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin phosphate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Azelaic acid versus Benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin phosphate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Azelaic acid · ╌ Benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin phosphate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Azelaic acid | Benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin phosphate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 17,723 | 35,855 |
| Items, last 12 months | 193,489 | 457,795 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £129,718 | £679,430 |
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