Cefadroxil vs Doxycycline hyclate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Doxycycline hyclate was dispensed 11,619.6× as often as Cefadroxil in March 2026 — 360,207 items versus 31 in England.
31items
Cefadroxil · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
360,207items
Doxycycline hyclate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Cefadroxil | Doxycycline hyclate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 31 | 360,207 |
| Items, last 12 months | 341 | 3,966,758 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £620 | £400,436 |
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