Doxycycline hyclate vs Minocycline hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Doxycycline hyclate was dispensed 782.8× as often as Minocycline hydrochloride in May 2026 — 288,869 items versus 369 in England.
288,869items
Doxycycline hyclate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
369items
Minocycline hydrochloride · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Doxycycline hyclate | Minocycline hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 288,869 | 369 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,959,142 | 4,871 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £345,142 | £5,729 |
See the full profile for Doxycycline hyclate or Minocycline hydrochloride.