Ciprofloxacin vs Vancomycin hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ciprofloxacin was dispensed 3,384.0× as often as Vancomycin hydrochloride in March 2026 — 3,384 items versus 1 in England.
3,384items
Ciprofloxacin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Vancomycin hydrochloride · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Ciprofloxacin | Vancomycin hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 3,384 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 41,252 | 14 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £18,473 | £53 |
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