Flucloxacillin sodium vs Ciprofloxacin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Flucloxacillin sodium was dispensed 12.4× as often as Ciprofloxacin in March 2026 — 318,770 items versus 25,703 in England.
318,770items
Flucloxacillin sodium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
25,703items
Ciprofloxacin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Flucloxacillin sodium versus Ciprofloxacin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Flucloxacillin sodium · ╌ Ciprofloxacin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Flucloxacillin sodium | Ciprofloxacin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 318,770 | 25,703 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,990,751 | 294,063 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £762,414 | £175,445 |
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