Doxycycline hyclate vs Rifaximin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Doxycycline hyclate was dispensed 24.7× as often as Rifaximin in May 2026 — 288,869 items versus 11,716 in England.
288,869items
Doxycycline hyclate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
11,716items
Rifaximin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Doxycycline hyclate versus Rifaximin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Doxycycline hyclate · ╌ Rifaximin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Doxycycline hyclate | Rifaximin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 288,869 | 11,716 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,959,142 | 138,704 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £345,142 | £2,118,165 |
See the full profile for Doxycycline hyclate or Rifaximin.