Ciprofloxacin vs Fusidic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fusidic acid was dispensed 1.8× as often as Ciprofloxacin in May 2026 — 4,868 items versus 2,771 in England.
2,771items
Ciprofloxacin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4,868items
Fusidic acid · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Ciprofloxacin | Fusidic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,771 | 4,868 |
| Items, last 12 months | 40,451 | 57,816 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £15,026 | £191,966 |
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