Ciprofloxacin vs Cefuroxime sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ciprofloxacin was dispensed 820.5× as often as Cefuroxime sodium in June 2026 — 3,282 items versus 4 in England.
3,282items
Ciprofloxacin · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4items
Cefuroxime sodium · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ciprofloxacin versus Cefuroxime sodium: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ciprofloxacin · ╌ Cefuroxime sodium
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Ciprofloxacin | Cefuroxime sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 3,282 | 4 |
| Items, last 12 months | 40,405 | 60 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £17,959 | £1,014 |
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