Cefuroxime axetil vs Doxycycline hyclate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Doxycycline hyclate was dispensed 2,340.8× as often as Cefuroxime axetil in April 2026 — 327,708 items versus 140 in England.
140items
Cefuroxime axetil · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
327,708items
Doxycycline hyclate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Cefuroxime axetil versus Doxycycline hyclate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Cefuroxime axetil · ╌ Doxycycline hyclate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Cefuroxime axetil | Doxycycline hyclate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 140 | 327,708 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,839 | 3,965,000 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £2,719 | £373,363 |
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