Amoxicillin vs Lymecycline
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Amoxicillin was dispensed 9.2× as often as Lymecycline in May 2026 — 585,989 items versus 63,620 in England.
585,989items
Amoxicillin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
63,620items
Lymecycline · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Amoxicillin versus Lymecycline: national items dispensed by month
▬ Amoxicillin · ╌ Lymecycline
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Amoxicillin | Lymecycline |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 585,989 | 63,620 |
| Items, last 12 months | 8,256,924 | 804,749 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £769,424 | £595,272 |
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