Benzylpenicillin sodium (Penicillin G) vs Doxycycline hyclate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Doxycycline hyclate was dispensed 20,633.5× as often as Benzylpenicillin sodium (Penicillin G) in May 2026 — 288,869 items versus 14 in England.
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Benzylpenicillin sodium (Penicillin G) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Doxycycline hyclate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Benzylpenicillin sodium (Penicillin G) | Doxycycline hyclate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 14 | 288,869 |
| Items, last 12 months | 189 | 3,959,142 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £101 | £345,142 |
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