Ciprofloxacin vs Ciprofloxain/dexameth
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ciprofloxain/dexameth was dispensed 5.5× as often as Ciprofloxacin in May 2026 — 25,657 items versus 4,638 in England.
4,638items
Ciprofloxacin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
25,657items
Ciprofloxain/dexameth · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ciprofloxacin versus Ciprofloxain/dexameth: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ciprofloxacin · ╌ Ciprofloxain/dexameth
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ciprofloxacin | Ciprofloxain/dexameth |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 4,638 | 25,657 |
| Items, last 12 months | 62,860 | 306,575 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £33,570 | £177,627 |
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