Doxycycline hyclate vs Metronidazole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Doxycycline hyclate was dispensed 3.5× as often as Metronidazole in April 2026 — 327,708 items versus 93,873 in England.
327,708items
Doxycycline hyclate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
93,873items
Metronidazole · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Doxycycline hyclate versus Metronidazole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Doxycycline hyclate · ╌ Metronidazole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Doxycycline hyclate | Metronidazole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 327,708 | 93,873 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,965,000 | 1,161,366 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £373,363 | £208,177 |
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