Trifarotene vs Azelaic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Azelaic acid was dispensed 19.1× as often as Trifarotene in April 2026 — 18,667 items versus 975 in England.
975items
Trifarotene · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
18,667items
Azelaic acid · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Trifarotene | Azelaic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 975 | 18,667 |
| Items, last 12 months | 10,303 | 191,547 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £29,693 | £134,107 |
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