Polihexanide vs Ciprofloxacin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ciprofloxacin was dispensed 1,385.5× as often as Polihexanide in May 2026 — 2,771 items versus 2 in England.
2items
Polihexanide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,771items
Ciprofloxacin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Polihexanide versus Ciprofloxacin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Polihexanide · ╌ Ciprofloxacin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Polihexanide | Ciprofloxacin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2 | 2,771 |
| Items, last 12 months | 21 | 40,451 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £635 | £15,026 |
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