CLEOCIN vs CLEOCIN T

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 19, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	CLEOCIN	CLEOCIN T
Rating	64/100	64/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.18 /g	$0.18 /g
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE	CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE
Manufacturer	Pfizer	Pfizer
Dosage forms	Topical, Suppository	Topical
Drug class	Lincosamide Antibacterial	Lincosamide Antibacterial
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 2.4 hours	about 2.4 hours
Treats	Acne Vulgaris, Actinomycetales Infections, Bacteroides Infections	Acne Vulgaris, Actinomycetales Infections, Bacteroides Infections

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Rating

64/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.18 /g

Type

Active ingredient

CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE

Manufacturer

Pfizer

Dosage forms

Topical, Suppository

Topical

Drug class

Lincosamide Antibacterial

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 2.4 hours

Treats

Acne Vulgaris, Actinomycetales Infections, Bacteroides Infections

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Cleocin or Cleocin T?

Cleocin and Cleocin T are tied at 3.2 out of 5 by our independent rating.

Which is cheaper, Cleocin or Cleocin T?

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 and Cleocin T?

Both Cleocin and Cleocin T 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.