Azelaic acid vs Clindamycin phosphate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Azelaic acid was dispensed 1.9× as often as Clindamycin phosphate in March 2026 — 18,292 items versus 9,398 in England.
18,292items
Azelaic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
9,398items
Clindamycin phosphate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Azelaic acid | Clindamycin phosphate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 18,292 | 9,398 |
| Items, last 12 months | 187,809 | 105,024 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £131,691 | £90,354 |
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