Table 6. Costs of Agents
Topical TreatmentsOral TreatmentsProcedures
AgentCostAgentCostAgentCost
Benzoyl peroxide$Azithromycin$Glycolic acid peel$$$
Salicylic acid$Amoxicillin$Photodynamic therapy$$$
Topical erythromycin$Cephalexin$
Topical clindamycin$Prednisone$
Benzamycin (erythromycin/benzoyl peroxide)$$Zinc$
Benzaclin (clindamycin/benzoyl peroxide)$$Erythromycin$$
Azelaic acid$$$
Topical dapsone$$$
  • Estimated costs (actual costs may vary depending on insurance plans, pharmacy, location, and other variables): $ = $0–$50; $$ = $50–$150; $$$ = ≥$150.