Azelaic acid vs Co-cyprindiol (Cyprote acetate/ethinylestradiol)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Azelaic acid was dispensed 6.0× as often as Co-cyprindiol (Cyprote acetate/ethinylestradiol) in May 2026 — 17,723 items versus 2,960 in England.
17,723items
Azelaic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,960items
Co-cyprindiol (Cyprote acetate/ethinylestradiol) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Azelaic acid versus Co-cyprindiol (Cyprote acetate/ethinylestradiol): national items dispensed by month
▬ Azelaic acid · ╌ Co-cyprindiol (Cyprote acetate/ethinylestradiol)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Azelaic acid | Co-cyprindiol (Cyprote acetate/ethinylestradiol) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 17,723 | 2,960 |
| Items, last 12 months | 193,489 | 38,253 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £129,718 | £30,535 |
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