Azelaic acid vs Brimonidine tart (Rosacea)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Azelaic acid was dispensed 8.0× as often as Brimonidine tart (Rosacea) in March 2026 — 18,292 items versus 2,299 in England.
18,292items
Azelaic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,299items
Brimonidine tart (Rosacea) · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Azelaic acid | Brimonidine tart (Rosacea) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 18,292 | 2,299 |
| Items, last 12 months | 187,809 | 21,501 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £131,691 | £82,911 |
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