Ciprofloxacin vs Chloramphenicol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ciprofloxacin was dispensed 20.7× as often as Chloramphenicol in April 2026 — 4,567 items versus 221 in England.
4,567items
Ciprofloxacin · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
221items
Chloramphenicol · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ciprofloxacin versus Chloramphenicol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ciprofloxacin · ╌ Chloramphenicol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Ciprofloxacin | Chloramphenicol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 4,567 | 221 |
| Items, last 12 months | 62,377 | 2,385 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £32,138 | £34,611 |
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