Azelaic acid vs Brimonidine tart (Rosacea)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Azelaic acid was dispensed 8.6× as often as Brimonidine tart (Rosacea) in May 2026 — 17,723 items versus 2,056 in England.
17,723items
Azelaic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,056items
Brimonidine tart (Rosacea) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Azelaic acid versus Brimonidine tart (Rosacea): national items dispensed by month
▬ Azelaic acid · ╌ Brimonidine tart (Rosacea)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Azelaic acid | Brimonidine tart (Rosacea) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 17,723 | 2,056 |
| Items, last 12 months | 193,489 | 21,533 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £129,718 | £75,196 |
See the full profile for Azelaic acid or Brimonidine tart (Rosacea).