Ciprofloxacin vs Vancomycin hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ciprofloxacin was dispensed 2,771.0× as often as Vancomycin hydrochloride in May 2026 — 2,771 items versus 1 in England.
2,771items
Ciprofloxacin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Vancomycin hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ciprofloxacin versus Vancomycin hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ciprofloxacin · ╌ Vancomycin hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ciprofloxacin | Vancomycin hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,771 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 40,451 | 14 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £15,026 | £53 |
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