Ciprofloxacin vs Hydrocortisone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ciprofloxacin was dispensed 1.2× as often as Hydrocortisone in May 2026 — 4,638 items versus 4,026 in England.
4,638items
Ciprofloxacin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4,026items
Hydrocortisone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ciprofloxacin versus Hydrocortisone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ciprofloxacin · ╌ Hydrocortisone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ciprofloxacin | Hydrocortisone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 4,638 | 4,026 |
| Items, last 12 months | 62,860 | 32,857 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £33,570 | £31,037 |
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