Ciprofloxacin vs Acetic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Acetic acid was dispensed 1.5× as often as Ciprofloxacin in March 2026 — 8,133 items versus 5,451 in England.
5,451items
Ciprofloxacin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
8,133items
Acetic acid · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Ciprofloxacin | Acetic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 5,451 | 8,133 |
| Items, last 12 months | 61,987 | 79,449 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £38,302 | £43,050 |
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