Doxycycline hyclate vs Gentamicin sulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Doxycycline hyclate was dispensed 1,750.7× as often as Gentamicin sulfate in May 2026 — 288,869 items versus 165 in England.
288,869items
Doxycycline hyclate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
165items
Gentamicin sulfate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Doxycycline hyclate versus Gentamicin sulfate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Doxycycline hyclate · ╌ Gentamicin sulfate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Doxycycline hyclate | Gentamicin sulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 288,869 | 165 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,959,142 | 2,175 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £345,142 | £9,199 |
See the full profile for Doxycycline hyclate or Gentamicin sulfate.