Lymecycline
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (National)
849.6K
NHS Cost
£4.7M
Practices
7,063
Avg per Practice
120
Overview
Lymecycline is prescribed by 7,063 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 849,565 items were prescribed at a total cost of £4,731,338 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Infections, Section Antibacterial drugs.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
72,113
Jun 2026
67,830
Jun 2026
70,890
Jun 2026
66,824
Jun 2026
66,672
Jun 2026
69,550
Jun 2026
65,969
Jun 2026
64,651
Jun 2026
68,762
Jun 2026
61,495
Jun 2026
66,852
Jun 2026
64,614
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 25.1K | 173 | 145 | +20.7% ▲ |
| B | 24.3K | 265 | 92 | -23.8% ▼ |
| LE | 20.7K | 130 | 159 | +32.1% ▲ |
| NG | 20.4K | 140 | 146 | +21.4% ▲ |
| M | 19.5K | 188 | 104 | -13.6% ▼ |
| NE | 19.0K | 141 | 135 | +12.1% ▲ |
| PE | 18.1K | 95 | 191 | +58.4% ▲ |
| CV | 16.5K | 115 | 144 | +19.4% ▲ |
| DN | 16.3K | 89 | 183 | +52.5% ▲ |
| LS | 16.1K | 91 | 177 | +47.0% ▲ |
| RG | 15.0K | 68 | 221 | +84.0% ▲ |
| L | 14.8K | 147 | 101 | -16.1% ▼ |
| NN | 13.2K | 68 | 194 | +60.9% ▲ |
| OX | 13.1K | 58 | 226 | +88.1% ▲ |
| IP | 12.9K | 60 | 216 | +79.4% ▲ |
| BS | 12.8K | 81 | 158 | +31.7% ▲ |
| BN | 12.6K | 85 | 148 | +23.0% ▲ |
| CM | 12.6K | 73 | 172 | +43.1% ▲ |
| EX | 12.4K | 60 | 206 | +71.2% ▲ |
| YO | 12.3K | 49 | 252 | +109.1% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| THE RIDINGS MEDICAL GROUP | 1,283 |
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 1,228 |
| ROTHSCHILD HOUSE GROUP | 1,131 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Infections
- Section: Antibacterial drugs
- Paragraph: Tetracyclines
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.