Ciprofloxacin vs Gentamicin sulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ciprofloxacin was dispensed 1.8× as often as Gentamicin sulfate in May 2026 — 2,771 items versus 1,526 in England.
2,771items
Ciprofloxacin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,526items
Gentamicin sulfate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ciprofloxacin versus Gentamicin sulfate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ciprofloxacin · ╌ Gentamicin sulfate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ciprofloxacin | Gentamicin sulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,771 | 1,526 |
| Items, last 12 months | 40,451 | 22,651 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £15,026 | £38,844 |
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