Clindamycin/tretinoin vs Azelaic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Azelaic acid was dispensed 2.1× as often as Clindamycin/tretinoin in March 2026 — 18,292 items versus 8,582 in England.
8,582items
Clindamycin/tretinoin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
18,292items
Azelaic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Clindamycin/tretinoin versus Azelaic acid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Clindamycin/tretinoin · ╌ Azelaic acid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Clindamycin/tretinoin | Azelaic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 8,582 | 18,292 |
| Items, last 12 months | 90,487 | 187,809 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £120,964 | £131,691 |
See the full profile for Clindamycin/tretinoin or Azelaic acid.