Polihexanide vs Ciprofloxacin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ciprofloxacin was dispensed 1,128.0× as often as Polihexanide in March 2026 — 3,384 items versus 3 in England.
3items
Polihexanide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,384items
Ciprofloxacin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Polihexanide versus Ciprofloxacin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Polihexanide · ╌ Ciprofloxacin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Polihexanide | Ciprofloxacin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 3 | 3,384 |
| Items, last 12 months | 25 | 41,252 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,691 | £18,473 |
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