Ciprofloxacin vs Aciclovir
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ciprofloxacin was dispensed 9.2× as often as Aciclovir in March 2026 — 3,384 items versus 366 in England.
3,384items
Ciprofloxacin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
366items
Aciclovir · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ciprofloxacin versus Aciclovir: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ciprofloxacin · ╌ Aciclovir
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Ciprofloxacin | Aciclovir |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 3,384 | 366 |
| Items, last 12 months | 41,252 | 4,027 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £18,473 | £17,550 |
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