Clindamycin phosphate vs Clotrimazole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Clotrimazole was dispensed 39.5× as often as Clindamycin phosphate in April 2026 — 62,408 items versus 1,578 in England.
1,578items
Clindamycin phosphate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
62,408items
Clotrimazole · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Clindamycin phosphate | Clotrimazole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 1,578 | 62,408 |
| Items, last 12 months | 19,121 | 819,822 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £18,853 | £629,105 |
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