Ciprofloxain/dexameth vs Hydrocortisone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ciprofloxain/dexameth was dispensed 6.4× as often as Hydrocortisone in March 2026 — 28,589 items versus 4,486 in England.
28,589items
Ciprofloxain/dexameth · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4,486items
Hydrocortisone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ciprofloxain/dexameth versus Hydrocortisone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ciprofloxain/dexameth · ╌ Hydrocortisone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Ciprofloxain/dexameth | Hydrocortisone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 28,589 | 4,486 |
| Items, last 12 months | 288,858 | 25,703 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £197,790 | £34,613 |
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