Clindamycin phosphate vs Adapalene
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Adapalene was dispensed 1.3× as often as Clindamycin phosphate in March 2026 — 12,313 items versus 9,398 in England.
9,398items
Clindamycin phosphate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
12,313items
Adapalene · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Clindamycin phosphate versus Adapalene: national items dispensed by month
▬ Clindamycin phosphate · ╌ Adapalene
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Clindamycin phosphate | Adapalene |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 9,398 | 12,313 |
| Items, last 12 months | 105,024 | 144,863 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £90,354 | £247,786 |
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