Ciprofloxacin vs Docusate sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ciprofloxacin was dispensed 20.9× as often as Docusate sodium in May 2026 — 4,638 items versus 222 in England.
4,638items
Ciprofloxacin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
222items
Docusate sodium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ciprofloxacin versus Docusate sodium: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ciprofloxacin · ╌ Docusate sodium
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ciprofloxacin | Docusate sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 4,638 | 222 |
| Items, last 12 months | 62,860 | 2,794 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £33,570 | £749 |
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