FDA pharmacologic class
Lincosamide Antibacterial
1 medicine is in FDA's class of lincosamide antibacterials: clindamycin (Cleocin); 3 combination products also contain one. 3 of the 4 are listed from generic labelers (FDA NDC Directory, October 8, 2026). The lowest pharmacy cost is clindamycin ph 1% gel at $0.137 per gram (NADAC).
Which medicines are lincosamide antibacterial?
| Medicine | Brand names | Generic labelers (all forms) | Pharmacy cost | Boxed warning | Shortage | Recalls since 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clindamycin | Cleocin, Clindagel, Xaciato | 60 labelers | $0.137 per gram 1% gel | Yes | In shortage | 24 |
| Benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin | Onexton, Acanya, Neuac | 12 labelers | $0.622 per gram 1-5% | No | No current entry | 3 |
| Clindamycin and tretinoin | Ziana | 3 labelers | $3.91 per gram 1.2%-0.025% | No | No current entry | 0 |
| Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin | Cabtreo | none listed | n/a | No | No current entry | 1 |
Source: FDA Established Pharmacologic Class (NDC Directory, openFDA); CMS NADAC of October 7, 2026; FDA shortages and recalls (FDA files October 8, 2026)
What do pharmacies pay?
Each medicine's most widely listed form, per unit, in the NADAC survey: what pharmacies paid, not what a patient pays; strengths differ, so compare like with like.
Source: CMS National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) survey, October 7, 2026: what retail pharmacies paid per unit; not a counter price