Benzylpenicillin sodium (Penicillin G) vs Doxycycline hyclate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Doxycycline hyclate was dispensed 25,664.4× as often as Benzylpenicillin sodium (Penicillin G) in June 2026 — 282,308 items versus 11 in England.
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Benzylpenicillin sodium (Penicillin G) · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Doxycycline hyclate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Benzylpenicillin sodium (Penicillin G) versus Doxycycline hyclate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Benzylpenicillin sodium (Penicillin G) · ╌ Doxycycline hyclate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Benzylpenicillin sodium (Penicillin G) | Doxycycline hyclate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 11 | 282,308 |
| Items, last 12 months | 184 | 3,968,133 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £71 | £357,282 |
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