Ciprofloxacin vs Erythromycin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ciprofloxacin was dispensed 1,692.0× as often as Erythromycin in March 2026 — 3,384 items versus 2 in England.
3,384items
Ciprofloxacin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2items
Erythromycin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ciprofloxacin versus Erythromycin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ciprofloxacin · ╌ Erythromycin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Ciprofloxacin | Erythromycin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 3,384 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 41,252 | 24 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £18,473 | £3,184 |
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