Menthol vs Doxepin hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Menthol was dispensed 206.7× as often as Doxepin hydrochloride in May 2026 — 18,392 items versus 89 in England.
18,392items
Menthol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
89items
Doxepin hydrochloride · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Menthol | Doxepin hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 18,392 | 89 |
| Items, last 12 months | 212,173 | 3,012 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £292,252 | £1,612 |
See the full profile for Menthol or Doxepin hydrochloride.