Ciprofloxacin vs Fusidic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fusidic acid was dispensed 1.8× as often as Ciprofloxacin in March 2026 — 6,077 items versus 3,384 in England.
3,384items
Ciprofloxacin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6,077items
Fusidic acid · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Ciprofloxacin | Fusidic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 3,384 | 6,077 |
| Items, last 12 months | 41,252 | 57,403 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £18,473 | £232,601 |
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