Levofloxacin vs Ciprofloxacin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ciprofloxacin was dispensed 2.3× as often as Levofloxacin in May 2026 — 2,771 items versus 1,231 in England.
1,231items
Levofloxacin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,771items
Ciprofloxacin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Levofloxacin versus Ciprofloxacin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Levofloxacin · ╌ Ciprofloxacin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Levofloxacin | Ciprofloxacin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,231 | 2,771 |
| Items, last 12 months | 15,585 | 40,451 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £29,566 | £15,026 |
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