Ciprofloxacin vs Chloramphenicol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chloramphenicol was dispensed 27.0× as often as Ciprofloxacin in May 2026 — 74,753 items versus 2,771 in England.
2,771items
Ciprofloxacin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
74,753items
Chloramphenicol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ciprofloxacin versus Chloramphenicol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ciprofloxacin · ╌ Chloramphenicol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ciprofloxacin | Chloramphenicol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,771 | 74,753 |
| Items, last 12 months | 40,451 | 926,535 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £15,026 | £249,218 |
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