Amoxicillin vs Minocycline hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Amoxicillin was dispensed 1,575.2× as often as Minocycline hydrochloride in April 2026 — 637,960 items versus 405 in England.
637,960items
Amoxicillin · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
405items
Minocycline hydrochloride · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Amoxicillin versus Minocycline hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Amoxicillin · ╌ Minocycline hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Amoxicillin | Minocycline hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 637,960 | 405 |
| Items, last 12 months | 8,271,023 | 4,985 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £814,698 | £6,722 |
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