Doxycycline hyclate vs Minocycline hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Doxycycline hyclate was dispensed 923.6× as often as Minocycline hydrochloride in March 2026 — 360,207 items versus 390 in England.
360,207items
Doxycycline hyclate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
390items
Minocycline hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Doxycycline hyclate versus Minocycline hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Doxycycline hyclate · ╌ Minocycline hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Doxycycline hyclate | Minocycline hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 360,207 | 390 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,966,758 | 5,037 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £400,436 | £6,423 |
See the full profile for Doxycycline hyclate or Minocycline hydrochloride.