Amoxicillin vs Tetracycline
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Amoxicillin was dispensed 459.6× as often as Tetracycline in May 2026 — 585,989 items versus 1,275 in England.
585,989items
Amoxicillin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,275items
Tetracycline · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Amoxicillin versus Tetracycline: national items dispensed by month
▬ Amoxicillin · ╌ Tetracycline
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Amoxicillin | Tetracycline |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 585,989 | 1,275 |
| Items, last 12 months | 8,256,924 | 14,888 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £769,424 | £125,219 |
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