Cefuroxime axetil vs Doxycycline hyclate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Doxycycline hyclate was dispensed 1,925.8× as often as Cefuroxime axetil in May 2026 — 288,869 items versus 150 in England.
150items
Cefuroxime axetil · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
288,869items
Doxycycline hyclate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Cefuroxime axetil | Doxycycline hyclate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 150 | 288,869 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,801 | 3,959,142 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £2,984 | £345,142 |
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