Amoxicillin vs Lymecycline
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Amoxicillin was dispensed 9.4× as often as Lymecycline in April 2026 — 637,960 items versus 67,614 in England.
637,960items
Amoxicillin · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
67,614items
Lymecycline · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Amoxicillin versus Lymecycline: national items dispensed by month
▬ Amoxicillin · ╌ Lymecycline
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Amoxicillin | Lymecycline |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 637,960 | 67,614 |
| Items, last 12 months | 8,271,023 | 811,364 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £814,698 | £578,392 |
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