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CLEOCIN PHOSPHATE vs CLEOCIN PHOSPHATE IN DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Rating

58/100
64/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.18 /g
$0.18 /g

Type

RX
RX

Active ingredient

CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE
CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE

Manufacturer

Dosage forms

Injectable
Injectable

Drug class

Lincosamide Antibacterial
Lincosamide Antibacterial

Boxed warning

Half-life

about 2.4 hours
about 2.4 hours

Treats

Acne Vulgaris, Actinomycetales Infections, Bacteroides Infections
Acne Vulgaris, Actinomycetales Infections, Bacteroides Infections

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Cleocin Phosphate or Cleocin Phosphate in Dextrose 5% in Plastic Container?

By our independent rating, Cleocin Phosphate in Dextrose 5% in Plastic Container scores higher — 3.2 vs 2.9 out of 5 for Cleocin Phosphate. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Cleocin Phosphate or Cleocin Phosphate in Dextrose 5% in Plastic Container?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $0.18 per gm, per the CMS NADAC survey. That is not what you will be charged: your price is set by your insurer and the pharmacy, not by what the drug cost them.

What is the difference between Cleocin Phosphate and Cleocin Phosphate in Dextrose 5% in Plastic Container?

Both Cleocin Phosphate and Cleocin Phosphate in Dextrose 5% in Plastic Container share the active ingredient Clindamycin Phosphate.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.