Co-amoxiclav (Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid) vs Doxycycline hyclate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Doxycycline hyclate was dispensed 2.7× as often as Co-amoxiclav (Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid) in May 2026 — 288,869 items versus 106,002 in England.
106,002items
Co-amoxiclav (Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
288,869items
Doxycycline hyclate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Co-amoxiclav (Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid) versus Doxycycline hyclate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Co-amoxiclav (Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid) · ╌ Doxycycline hyclate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Co-amoxiclav (Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid) | Doxycycline hyclate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 106,002 | 288,869 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,325,668 | 3,959,142 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £268,239 | £345,142 |
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