Doxycycline hyclate vs Tetracycline
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Doxycycline hyclate was dispensed 267.6× as often as Tetracycline in March 2026 — 360,207 items versus 1,346 in England.
360,207items
Doxycycline hyclate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,346items
Tetracycline · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Doxycycline hyclate versus Tetracycline: national items dispensed by month
▬ Doxycycline hyclate · ╌ Tetracycline
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Doxycycline hyclate | Tetracycline |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 360,207 | 1,346 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,966,758 | 14,874 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £400,436 | £104,563 |
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