Clindamycin phosphate vs Clotrimazole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Clotrimazole was dispensed 40.6× as often as Clindamycin phosphate in March 2026 — 66,373 items versus 1,634 in England.
1,634items
Clindamycin phosphate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
66,373items
Clotrimazole · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Clindamycin phosphate versus Clotrimazole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Clindamycin phosphate · ╌ Clotrimazole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Clindamycin phosphate | Clotrimazole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,634 | 66,373 |
| Items, last 12 months | 19,040 | 822,295 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £19,515 | £646,742 |
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