Ciprofloxacin vs Chloramphenicol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chloramphenicol was dispensed 29.6× as often as Ciprofloxacin in March 2026 — 100,192 items versus 3,384 in England.
3,384items
Ciprofloxacin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
100,192items
Chloramphenicol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ciprofloxacin versus Chloramphenicol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ciprofloxacin · ╌ Chloramphenicol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Ciprofloxacin | Chloramphenicol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 3,384 | 100,192 |
| Items, last 12 months | 41,252 | 923,477 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £18,473 | £322,444 |
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