Menthol vs Doxepin hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Menthol was dispensed 137.3× as often as Doxepin hydrochloride in March 2026 — 18,118 items versus 132 in England.
18,118items
Menthol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
132items
Doxepin hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Menthol versus Doxepin hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Menthol · ╌ Doxepin hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Menthol | Doxepin hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 18,118 | 132 |
| Items, last 12 months | 208,938 | 3,262 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £290,083 | £2,240 |
See the full profile for Menthol or Doxepin hydrochloride.