Clindamycin/tretinoin vs Adapalene
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Adapalene was dispensed 1.5× as often as Clindamycin/tretinoin in May 2026 — 11,507 items versus 7,909 in England.
7,909items
Clindamycin/tretinoin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
11,507items
Adapalene · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Clindamycin/tretinoin | Adapalene |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 7,909 | 11,507 |
| Items, last 12 months | 93,126 | 144,749 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £111,866 | £231,500 |
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