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A member asked:

Is benzoyl peroxide 5% / clindamycin 1% gel available over the counter or is it a prescription only medication?

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By prescription: Benzoyl peroxide acne medications are over-the-counter, but there are also some that are by prescription. When the antibiotic clindamycin is added, the medication is by prescription only.

Answered 4/10/2017

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