Amoxicillin vs Doxycycline monohydrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Amoxicillin was dispensed 101.7× as often as Doxycycline monohydrate in May 2026 — 585,989 items versus 5,760 in England.
585,989items
Amoxicillin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
5,760items
Doxycycline monohydrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Amoxicillin versus Doxycycline monohydrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Amoxicillin · ╌ Doxycycline monohydrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Amoxicillin | Doxycycline monohydrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 585,989 | 5,760 |
| Items, last 12 months | 8,256,924 | 69,060 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £769,424 | £92,679 |
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