Doxycycline hyclate vs Rifaximin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Doxycycline hyclate was dispensed 30.1× as often as Rifaximin in March 2026 — 360,207 items versus 11,972 in England.
360,207items
Doxycycline hyclate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
11,972items
Rifaximin · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Doxycycline hyclate | Rifaximin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 360,207 | 11,972 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,966,758 | 137,031 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £400,436 | £2,160,163 |
See the full profile for Doxycycline hyclate or Rifaximin.