Doxycycline hyclate vs Methenamine hippurate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Doxycycline hyclate was dispensed 3.6× as often as Methenamine hippurate in May 2026 — 288,869 items versus 80,602 in England.
288,869items
Doxycycline hyclate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
80,602items
Methenamine hippurate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Doxycycline hyclate | Methenamine hippurate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 288,869 | 80,602 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,959,142 | 857,244 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £345,142 | £1,409,198 |
See the full profile for Doxycycline hyclate or Methenamine hippurate.