Ciprofloxacin vs Cefuroxime sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ciprofloxacin was dispensed 1,128.0× as often as Cefuroxime sodium in March 2026 — 3,384 items versus 3 in England.
3,384items
Ciprofloxacin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3items
Cefuroxime sodium · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Ciprofloxacin | Cefuroxime sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 3,384 | 3 |
| Items, last 12 months | 41,252 | 60 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £18,473 | £6,733 |
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