Trifarotene vs Azelaic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Azelaic acid was dispensed 16.5× as often as Trifarotene in March 2026 — 18,292 items versus 1,107 in England.
1,107items
Trifarotene · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
18,292items
Azelaic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Trifarotene versus Azelaic acid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Trifarotene · ╌ Azelaic acid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Trifarotene | Azelaic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,107 | 18,292 |
| Items, last 12 months | 9,943 | 187,809 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £33,161 | £131,691 |
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