Azelaic acid vs Clindamycin phosphate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Azelaic acid was dispensed 2.0× as often as Clindamycin phosphate in May 2026 — 17,723 items versus 9,085 in England.
17,723items
Azelaic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
9,085items
Clindamycin phosphate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Azelaic acid versus Clindamycin phosphate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Azelaic acid · ╌ Clindamycin phosphate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Azelaic acid | Clindamycin phosphate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 17,723 | 9,085 |
| Items, last 12 months | 193,489 | 108,121 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £129,718 | £89,265 |
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