Doxycycline hyclate vs Erythromycin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Doxycycline hyclate was dispensed 15.5× as often as Erythromycin in May 2026 — 288,869 items versus 18,582 in England.
288,869items
Doxycycline hyclate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
18,582items
Erythromycin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Doxycycline hyclate versus Erythromycin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Doxycycline hyclate · ╌ Erythromycin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Doxycycline hyclate | Erythromycin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 288,869 | 18,582 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,959,142 | 251,466 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £345,142 | £394,575 |
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