Amoxicillin vs Doxycycline monohydrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Amoxicillin was dispensed 123.1× as often as Doxycycline monohydrate in March 2026 — 752,911 items versus 6,114 in England.
752,911items
Amoxicillin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6,114items
Doxycycline monohydrate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Amoxicillin | Doxycycline monohydrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 752,911 | 6,114 |
| Items, last 12 months | 8,312,633 | 68,317 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £914,328 | £95,558 |
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