Ciprofloxacin vs Chloramphenicol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ciprofloxacin was dispensed 26.4× as often as Chloramphenicol in June 2026 — 5,475 items versus 207 in England.
5,475items
Ciprofloxacin · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
207items
Chloramphenicol · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ciprofloxacin versus Chloramphenicol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ciprofloxacin · ╌ Chloramphenicol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Ciprofloxacin | Chloramphenicol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 5,475 | 207 |
| Items, last 12 months | 63,898 | 2,436 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £39,077 | £32,554 |
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