Azelaic acid
Acne and rosacea | Skin
Items (National)
158.0K
NHS Cost
£1.1M
Practices
6,608
Avg per Practice
24
Overview
Azelaic acid is prescribed by 6,608 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 157,968 items were prescribed at a total cost of £1,081,281 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Skin, Section Acne and rosacea.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
4,158
Jun 2026
4,183
Jun 2026
4,213
Jun 2026
4,102
Jun 2026
4,083
Jun 2026
4,321
Jun 2026
4,060
Jun 2026
3,847
Jun 2026
4,406
Jun 2026
3,963
Jun 2026
4,653
Jun 2026
4,590
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 5,586 | 171 | 33 | +36.8% ▲ |
| S | 4,877 | 132 | 37 | +54.4% ▲ |
| E | 4,661 | 121 | 39 | +61.1% ▲ |
| N | 4,261 | 113 | 38 | +57.7% ▲ |
| SW | 4,078 | 103 | 40 | +65.7% ▲ |
| M | 3,984 | 133 | 30 | +25.5% ▲ |
| SE | 3,624 | 97 | 37 | +56.5% ▲ |
| NE | 3,587 | 102 | 35 | +47.3% ▲ |
| NG | 3,193 | 102 | 31 | +31.0% ▲ |
| LE | 2,624 | 85 | 31 | +29.3% ▲ |
| L | 2,623 | 102 | 26 | +7.5% ▲ |
| NW | 2,554 | 67 | 38 | +59.4% ▲ |
| PE | 2,308 | 74 | 31 | +30.5% ▲ |
| BN | 2,258 | 65 | 35 | +45.2% ▲ |
| BS | 2,126 | 69 | 31 | +28.9% ▲ |
| CM | 2,091 | 48 | 44 | +82.4% ▲ |
| W | 2,062 | 75 | 28 | +15.1% ▲ |
| GU | 2,039 | 59 | 35 | +44.8% ▲ |
| LS | 2,037 | 68 | 30 | +25.5% ▲ |
| CV | 2,024 | 76 | 27 | +11.3% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| MAYFLOWER HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE | 580 |
| HERTS VALLEY COMMUNITY DERMATOLOGY HH | 500 |
| GP AT HAND | 344 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Skin
- Section: Acne and rosacea
- Paragraph: Topical preparations for acne
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.