Cefixime vs Doxycycline hyclate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Doxycycline hyclate was dispensed 9,005.2× as often as Cefixime in March 2026 — 360,207 items versus 40 in England.
40items
Cefixime · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
360,207items
Doxycycline hyclate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Cefixime versus Doxycycline hyclate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Cefixime · ╌ Doxycycline hyclate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Cefixime | Doxycycline hyclate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 40 | 360,207 |
| Items, last 12 months | 736 | 3,966,758 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,435 | £400,436 |
See the full profile for Cefixime or Doxycycline hyclate.