Azelaic acid vs Nicotinamide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Azelaic acid was dispensed 338.9× as often as Nicotinamide in June 2026 — 18,299 items versus 54 in England.
18,299items
Azelaic acid · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
54items
Nicotinamide · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Azelaic acid versus Nicotinamide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Azelaic acid · ╌ Nicotinamide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Azelaic acid | Nicotinamide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 18,299 | 54 |
| Items, last 12 months | 196,287 | 773 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £141,843 | £457 |
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