Menthol vs Doxepin hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Menthol was dispensed 181.8× as often as Doxepin hydrochloride in April 2026 — 18,363 items versus 101 in England.
18,363items
Menthol · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
101items
Doxepin hydrochloride · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Menthol | Doxepin hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 18,363 | 101 |
| Items, last 12 months | 211,241 | 3,110 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £293,083 | £1,721 |
See the full profile for Menthol or Doxepin hydrochloride.