Ciprofloxacin vs Acetic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Acetic acid was dispensed 1.4× as often as Ciprofloxacin in June 2026 — 7,928 items versus 5,475 in England.
5,475items
Ciprofloxacin · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,928items
Acetic acid · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ciprofloxacin versus Acetic acid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ciprofloxacin · ╌ Acetic acid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Ciprofloxacin | Acetic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 5,475 | 7,928 |
| Items, last 12 months | 63,898 | 86,357 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £39,077 | £41,923 |
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