Ciprofloxacin
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (National)
293.9K
NHS Cost
£864.9K
Practices
7,369
Avg per Practice
40
Overview
Ciprofloxacin is prescribed by 7,369 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 293,881 items were prescribed at a total cost of £864,883 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Infections, Section Antibacterial drugs.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
15,784
Jun 2026
14,930
Jun 2026
16,116
Jun 2026
15,337
Jun 2026
15,538
Jun 2026
16,709
Jun 2026
15,877
Jun 2026
16,084
Jun 2026
16,218
Jun 2026
13,691
Jun 2026
13,886
Jun 2026
13,892
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 10.6K | 222 | 48 | +20.1% ▲ |
| PE | 7,549 | 99 | 76 | +91.2% ▲ |
| LE | 6,983 | 119 | 59 | +47.1% ▲ |
| GL | 6,028 | 69 | 87 | +119.0% ▲ |
| PO | 5,436 | 67 | 81 | +103.3% ▲ |
| NR | 5,416 | 73 | 74 | +86.0% ▲ |
| CV | 5,370 | 102 | 53 | +31.8% ▲ |
| IP | 5,281 | 63 | 84 | +110.0% ▲ |
| BS | 5,187 | 83 | 63 | +56.6% ▲ |
| M | 5,101 | 161 | 32 | -20.6% ▼ |
| S | 5,091 | 145 | 35 | -12.0% ▼ |
| E | 4,814 | 131 | 37 | -8.0% ▼ |
| NG | 4,750 | 125 | 38 | -4.8% ▼ |
| SO | 4,628 | 59 | 78 | +96.5% ▲ |
| BN | 4,546 | 76 | 60 | +49.9% ▲ |
| NE | 4,511 | 129 | 35 | -12.3% ▼ |
| TN | 4,484 | 79 | 57 | +42.4% ▲ |
| L | 4,416 | 131 | 34 | -15.5% ▼ |
| CM | 4,341 | 73 | 60 | +49.1% ▲ |
| SE | 4,338 | 107 | 41 | +1.5% vs avg |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| GRANTA MEDICAL PRACTICES | 470 |
| COASTAL MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP | 458 |
| GROVE MEDICAL CENTRE | 360 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Infections
- Section: Antibacterial drugs
- Paragraph: Quinolones
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.