Doxycycline hyclate vs Colistimethate sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Doxycycline hyclate was dispensed 140.7× as often as Colistimethate sodium in March 2026 — 360,207 items versus 2,560 in England.
360,207items
Doxycycline hyclate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,560items
Colistimethate sodium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Doxycycline hyclate versus Colistimethate sodium: national items dispensed by month
▬ Doxycycline hyclate · ╌ Colistimethate sodium
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Doxycycline hyclate | Colistimethate sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 360,207 | 2,560 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,966,758 | 29,067 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £400,436 | £711,724 |
See the full profile for Doxycycline hyclate or Colistimethate sodium.