Doxycycline hyclate vs Azithromycin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Doxycycline hyclate was dispensed 3.9× as often as Azithromycin in May 2026 — 288,869 items versus 74,740 in England.
288,869items
Doxycycline hyclate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
74,740items
Azithromycin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Doxycycline hyclate versus Azithromycin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Doxycycline hyclate · ╌ Azithromycin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Doxycycline hyclate | Azithromycin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 288,869 | 74,740 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,959,142 | 933,287 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £345,142 | £344,070 |
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