Azithromycin vs Ciprofloxacin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ciprofloxacin was dispensed 15.8× as often as Azithromycin in May 2026 — 2,771 items versus 175 in England.
175items
Azithromycin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,771items
Ciprofloxacin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Azithromycin versus Ciprofloxacin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Azithromycin · ╌ Ciprofloxacin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Azithromycin | Ciprofloxacin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 175 | 2,771 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,230 | 40,451 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £3,773 | £15,026 |
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