Doxycycline hyclate vs Methenamine hippurate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Doxycycline hyclate was dispensed 4.5× as often as Methenamine hippurate in March 2026 — 360,207 items versus 80,162 in England.
360,207items
Doxycycline hyclate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
80,162items
Methenamine hippurate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Doxycycline hyclate versus Methenamine hippurate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Doxycycline hyclate · ╌ Methenamine hippurate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Doxycycline hyclate | Methenamine hippurate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 360,207 | 80,162 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,966,758 | 810,293 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £400,436 | £1,445,545 |
See the full profile for Doxycycline hyclate or Methenamine hippurate.