Clindamycin phosphate vs Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide was dispensed 3.4× as often as Clindamycin phosphate in May 2026 — 30,850 items versus 9,085 in England.
9,085items
Clindamycin phosphate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
30,850items
Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Clindamycin phosphate versus Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Clindamycin phosphate · ╌ Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Clindamycin phosphate | Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 9,085 | 30,850 |
| Items, last 12 months | 108,121 | 389,700 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £89,265 | £840,227 |
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