Erythromycin vs Benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin phosphate
Benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin phosphate was dispensed 7.2× as often as Erythromycin in March 2026 — 39,447 items versus 5,485 in England.
5,485items
Erythromycin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
39,447items
Benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin phosphate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Erythromycin versus Benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin phosphate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Erythromycin · ╌ Benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin phosphate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Erythromycin | Benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin phosphate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 5,485 | 39,447 |
| Items, last 12 months | 75,713 | 459,720 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £78,367 | £748,243 |
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