Trifarotene vs Azelaic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Azelaic acid was dispensed 17.4× as often as Trifarotene in May 2026 — 17,723 items versus 1,021 in England.
1,021items
Trifarotene · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
17,723items
Azelaic acid · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Trifarotene | Azelaic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,021 | 17,723 |
| Items, last 12 months | 10,643 | 193,489 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £31,136 | £129,718 |
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