Amoxicillin vs Oxytetracycline
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Amoxicillin was dispensed 78.8× as often as Oxytetracycline in March 2026 — 752,911 items versus 9,550 in England.
752,911items
Amoxicillin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
9,550items
Oxytetracycline · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Amoxicillin versus Oxytetracycline: national items dispensed by month
▬ Amoxicillin · ╌ Oxytetracycline
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Amoxicillin | Oxytetracycline |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 752,911 | 9,550 |
| Items, last 12 months | 8,312,633 | 126,745 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £914,328 | £1,151,166 |
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