Ciprofloxacin vs Erythromycin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ciprofloxacin was dispensed 1,385.5× as often as Erythromycin in May 2026 — 2,771 items versus 2 in England.
2,771items
Ciprofloxacin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2items
Erythromycin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ciprofloxacin versus Erythromycin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ciprofloxacin · ╌ Erythromycin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ciprofloxacin | Erythromycin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,771 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 40,247 | 24 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £15,026 | £1,610 |
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