Doxycycline hyclate vs Nitrofurantoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Nitrofurantoin was dispensed 1.2× as often as Doxycycline hyclate in May 2026 — 333,741 items versus 288,869 in England.
288,869items
Doxycycline hyclate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
333,741items
Nitrofurantoin · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Doxycycline hyclate | Nitrofurantoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 288,869 | 333,741 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,959,142 | 4,416,505 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £345,142 | £2,268,636 |
See the full profile for Doxycycline hyclate or Nitrofurantoin.