Doxycycline hyclate vs Chlorhexidine gluconate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chlorhexidine gluconate was dispensed 129.1× as often as Doxycycline hyclate in May 2026 — 18,462 items versus 143 in England.
143items
Doxycycline hyclate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
18,462items
Chlorhexidine gluconate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Doxycycline hyclate versus Chlorhexidine gluconate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Doxycycline hyclate · ╌ Chlorhexidine gluconate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Doxycycline hyclate | Chlorhexidine gluconate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 143 | 18,462 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,701 | 236,015 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £2,977 | £80,227 |
See the full profile for Doxycycline hyclate or Chlorhexidine gluconate.