Clindamycin/tretinoin vs Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide
Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide was dispensed 4.1× as often as Clindamycin/tretinoin in March 2026 — 35,182 items versus 8,582 in England.
8,582items
Clindamycin/tretinoin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
35,182items
Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Clindamycin/tretinoin versus Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Clindamycin/tretinoin · ╌ Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Clindamycin/tretinoin | Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 8,582 | 35,182 |
| Items, last 12 months | 90,487 | 385,112 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £120,964 | £954,096 |
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