Doxycycline hyclate vs Rifampicin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Doxycycline hyclate was dispensed 363.3× as often as Rifampicin in April 2026 — 327,708 items versus 902 in England.
327,708items
Doxycycline hyclate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
902items
Rifampicin · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Doxycycline hyclate versus Rifampicin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Doxycycline hyclate · ╌ Rifampicin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Doxycycline hyclate | Rifampicin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 327,708 | 902 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,965,000 | 11,015 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £373,363 | £66,339 |
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