Clindamycin/tretinoin vs Adapalene
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Adapalene was dispensed 1.4× as often as Clindamycin/tretinoin in March 2026 — 12,313 items versus 8,582 in England.
8,582items
Clindamycin/tretinoin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
12,313items
Adapalene · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Clindamycin/tretinoin versus Adapalene: national items dispensed by month
▬ Clindamycin/tretinoin · ╌ Adapalene
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Clindamycin/tretinoin | Adapalene |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 8,582 | 12,313 |
| Items, last 12 months | 90,487 | 144,863 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £120,964 | £247,786 |
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