Doxycycline hyclate vs Clindamycin hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Doxycycline hyclate was dispensed 41.0× as often as Clindamycin hydrochloride in May 2026 — 288,869 items versus 7,039 in England.
288,869items
Doxycycline hyclate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,039items
Clindamycin hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Doxycycline hyclate versus Clindamycin hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Doxycycline hyclate · ╌ Clindamycin hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Doxycycline hyclate | Clindamycin hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 288,869 | 7,039 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,959,142 | 86,241 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £345,142 | £47,836 |
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