Ciprofloxacin vs Fusidic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fusidic acid was dispensed 1.8× as often as Ciprofloxacin in April 2026 — 5,338 items versus 2,963 in England.
2,963items
Ciprofloxacin · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
5,338items
Fusidic acid · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ciprofloxacin versus Fusidic acid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ciprofloxacin · ╌ Fusidic acid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Ciprofloxacin | Fusidic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 2,963 | 5,338 |
| Items, last 12 months | 40,877 | 57,587 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £15,980 | £209,744 |
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