Doxycycline hyclate vs Co-trimoxazole(Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Doxycycline hyclate was dispensed 10.8× as often as Co-trimoxazole(Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole) in May 2026 — 288,869 items versus 26,705 in England.
288,869items
Doxycycline hyclate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
26,705items
Co-trimoxazole(Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Doxycycline hyclate versus Co-trimoxazole(Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole): national items dispensed by month
▬ Doxycycline hyclate · ╌ Co-trimoxazole(Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Doxycycline hyclate | Co-trimoxazole(Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 288,869 | 26,705 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,959,142 | 316,722 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £345,142 | £85,461 |
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