Levofloxacin vs Chloramphenicol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chloramphenicol was dispensed 60.7× as often as Levofloxacin in May 2026 — 74,753 items versus 1,231 in England.
1,231items
Levofloxacin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
74,753items
Chloramphenicol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Levofloxacin versus Chloramphenicol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Levofloxacin · ╌ Chloramphenicol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Levofloxacin | Chloramphenicol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,231 | 74,753 |
| Items, last 12 months | 15,585 | 926,535 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £29,566 | £249,218 |
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