Doxycycline hyclate vs Nitrofurantoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Doxycycline hyclate and Nitrofurantoin were dispensed at a similar rate in March 2026 (360,207 versus 361,710 items in England).
360,207items
Doxycycline hyclate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
361,710items
Nitrofurantoin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Doxycycline hyclate versus Nitrofurantoin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Doxycycline hyclate · ╌ Nitrofurantoin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Doxycycline hyclate | Nitrofurantoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 360,207 | 361,710 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,966,758 | 4,429,854 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £400,436 | £2,481,311 |
See the full profile for Doxycycline hyclate or Nitrofurantoin.