Clindamycin/tretinoin vs Azelaic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Azelaic acid was dispensed 2.2× as often as Clindamycin/tretinoin in May 2026 — 17,723 items versus 7,909 in England.
7,909items
Clindamycin/tretinoin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
17,723items
Azelaic acid · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Clindamycin/tretinoin | Azelaic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 7,909 | 17,723 |
| Items, last 12 months | 93,126 | 193,489 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £111,866 | £129,718 |
See the full profile for Clindamycin/tretinoin or Azelaic acid.