Amoxicillin vs Doxycycline hyclate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Amoxicillin was dispensed 2.1× as often as Doxycycline hyclate in March 2026 — 752,911 items versus 360,207 in England.
752,911items
Amoxicillin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
360,207items
Doxycycline hyclate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Amoxicillin versus Doxycycline hyclate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Amoxicillin · ╌ Doxycycline hyclate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Amoxicillin | Doxycycline hyclate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 752,911 | 360,207 |
| Items, last 12 months | 8,312,633 | 3,966,758 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £914,328 | £400,436 |
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