Benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin phosphate
Acne and rosacea | Skin
Items (National)
466.5K
NHS Cost
£8.3M
Practices
6,959
Avg per Practice
67
Overview
Benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin phosphate is prescribed by 6,959 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 466,533 items were prescribed at a total cost of £8,315,234 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Skin, Section Acne and rosacea.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
33,804
Jul 2026
32,493
Jul 2026
33,557
Jul 2026
32,481
Jul 2026
33,518
Jul 2026
33,982
Jul 2026
32,246
Jul 2026
29,996
Jul 2026
34,147
Jul 2026
30,384
Jul 2026
32,259
Jul 2026
30,986
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 23.7K | 267 | 89 | +32.2% ▲ |
| S | 14.6K | 171 | 85 | +27.2% ▲ |
| M | 14.4K | 185 | 78 | +16.3% ▲ |
| E | 13.7K | 147 | 93 | +39.0% ▲ |
| NG | 10.1K | 135 | 75 | +11.8% ▲ |
| L | 9,228 | 143 | 65 | -3.7% ▼ |
| N | 9,052 | 124 | 73 | +9.0% ▲ |
| NE | 8,958 | 141 | 64 | -5.2% ▼ |
| CV | 8,509 | 113 | 75 | +12.4% ▲ |
| SW | 8,450 | 115 | 74 | +9.7% ▲ |
| SE | 8,331 | 108 | 77 | +15.1% ▲ |
| LE | 7,406 | 121 | 61 | -8.7% ▼ |
| DN | 6,694 | 86 | 78 | +16.1% ▲ |
| LS | 6,507 | 91 | 72 | +6.7% ▲ |
| BN | 6,360 | 79 | 81 | +20.1% ▲ |
| RM | 6,246 | 84 | 74 | +11.0% ▲ |
| BS | 6,171 | 79 | 78 | +16.6% ▲ |
| RG | 6,171 | 68 | 91 | +35.5% ▲ |
| PE | 6,049 | 94 | 64 | -3.9% ▼ |
| CM | 6,036 | 73 | 83 | +23.4% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| MEDICUS HEALTH PARTNERS | 622 |
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 589 |
| MIDLANDS MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP | 571 |
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.