Azelaic acid vs Ivermectin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Azelaic acid was dispensed 1.2× as often as Ivermectin in March 2026 — 18,292 items versus 15,249 in England.
18,292items
Azelaic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
15,249items
Ivermectin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Azelaic acid versus Ivermectin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Azelaic acid · ╌ Ivermectin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Azelaic acid | Ivermectin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 18,292 | 15,249 |
| Items, last 12 months | 187,809 | 153,903 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £131,691 | £570,758 |
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