Other otitis external preparations vs Ciprofloxacin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ciprofloxacin was dispensed 684.4× as often as Other otitis external preparations in June 2026 — 5,475 items versus 8 in England.
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Other otitis external preparations · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
5,475items
Ciprofloxacin · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Other otitis external preparations versus Ciprofloxacin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Other otitis external preparations · ╌ Ciprofloxacin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Other otitis external preparations | Ciprofloxacin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 8 | 5,475 |
| Items, last 12 months | 137 | 63,898 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £1,646 | £39,077 |
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