Ciprofloxacin vs Gentamicin sulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ciprofloxacin was dispensed 1.9× as often as Gentamicin sulfate in March 2026 — 3,384 items versus 1,812 in England.
3,384items
Ciprofloxacin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,812items
Gentamicin sulfate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Ciprofloxacin | Gentamicin sulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 3,384 | 1,812 |
| Items, last 12 months | 41,252 | 22,744 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £18,473 | £53,708 |
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