Doxycycline hyclate vs Lymecycline
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Doxycycline hyclate was dispensed 5.1× as often as Lymecycline in March 2026 — 360,207 items versus 70,888 in England.
360,207items
Doxycycline hyclate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
70,888items
Lymecycline · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Doxycycline hyclate versus Lymecycline: national items dispensed by month
▬ Doxycycline hyclate · ╌ Lymecycline
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Doxycycline hyclate | Lymecycline |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 360,207 | 70,888 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,966,758 | 812,405 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £400,436 | £433,008 |
See the full profile for Doxycycline hyclate or Lymecycline.