Ciprofloxacin vs Hydrocortisone acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ciprofloxacin was dispensed 1.8× as often as Hydrocortisone acetate in May 2026 — 4,638 items versus 2,545 in England.
4,638items
Ciprofloxacin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,545items
Hydrocortisone acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ciprofloxacin versus Hydrocortisone acetate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ciprofloxacin · ╌ Hydrocortisone acetate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ciprofloxacin | Hydrocortisone acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 4,638 | 2,545 |
| Items, last 12 months | 62,860 | 34,768 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £33,570 | £89,393 |
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