Azelaic acid vs Tretinoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Azelaic acid was dispensed 2,531.9× as often as Tretinoin in May 2026 — 17,723 items versus 7 in England.
17,723items
Azelaic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7items
Tretinoin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Azelaic acid versus Tretinoin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Azelaic acid · ╌ Tretinoin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Azelaic acid | Tretinoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 17,723 | 7 |
| Items, last 12 months | 193,489 | 89 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £129,718 | £1,440 |
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