Doxycycline hyclate vs Clarithromycin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Doxycycline hyclate was dispensed 2.1× as often as Clarithromycin in March 2026 — 360,207 items versus 170,726 in England.
360,207items
Doxycycline hyclate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
170,726items
Clarithromycin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Doxycycline hyclate versus Clarithromycin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Doxycycline hyclate · ╌ Clarithromycin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Doxycycline hyclate | Clarithromycin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 360,207 | 170,726 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,966,758 | 1,870,389 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £400,436 | £821,484 |
See the full profile for Doxycycline hyclate or Clarithromycin.