Amoxicillin vs Doxycycline hyclate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Amoxicillin was dispensed 2.0× as often as Doxycycline hyclate in May 2026 — 585,989 items versus 288,869 in England.
585,989items
Amoxicillin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
288,869items
Doxycycline hyclate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Amoxicillin | Doxycycline hyclate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 585,989 | 288,869 |
| Items, last 12 months | 8,256,924 | 3,959,142 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £769,424 | £345,142 |
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