Cefadroxil vs Doxycycline hyclate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Doxycycline hyclate was dispensed 16,992.3× as often as Cefadroxil in May 2026 — 288,869 items versus 17 in England.
17items
Cefadroxil · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
288,869items
Doxycycline hyclate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Cefadroxil versus Doxycycline hyclate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Cefadroxil · ╌ Doxycycline hyclate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Cefadroxil | Doxycycline hyclate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 17 | 288,869 |
| Items, last 12 months | 319 | 3,959,142 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £648 | £345,142 |
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