Levofloxacin vs Ciprofloxacin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ciprofloxacin was dispensed 2.7× as often as Levofloxacin in March 2026 — 3,384 items versus 1,250 in England.
1,250items
Levofloxacin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,384items
Ciprofloxacin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Levofloxacin versus Ciprofloxacin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Levofloxacin · ╌ Ciprofloxacin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Levofloxacin | Ciprofloxacin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,250 | 3,384 |
| Items, last 12 months | 16,048 | 41,252 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £28,417 | £18,473 |
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