Clindamycin phosphate vs Clotrimazole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Clotrimazole was dispensed 39.8× as often as Clindamycin phosphate in May 2026 — 61,223 items versus 1,537 in England.
1,537items
Clindamycin phosphate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
61,223items
Clotrimazole · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Clindamycin phosphate | Clotrimazole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,537 | 61,223 |
| Items, last 12 months | 19,133 | 812,180 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £18,462 | £650,908 |
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