Doxycycline hyclate vs Lymecycline
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Doxycycline hyclate was dispensed 4.5× as often as Lymecycline in May 2026 — 288,869 items versus 63,620 in England.
288,869items
Doxycycline hyclate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
63,620items
Lymecycline · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Doxycycline hyclate | Lymecycline |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 288,869 | 63,620 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,959,142 | 804,749 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £345,142 | £595,272 |
See the full profile for Doxycycline hyclate or Lymecycline.