DOXYCYCLINE vs LYMEPAK

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 12, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. DOXYCYCLINE and LYMEPAK are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	DOXYCYCLINE	LYMEPAK
Rating	64/100	New
Pharmacy pays	$0.12 /mL	$0.12 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DOXYCYCLINE	DOXYCYCLINE HYCLATE
Manufacturer	Lupin	Chartwell
Dosage forms	Capsule, Injectable	Tablet
Drug class	Tetracycline-Class Drug	Tetracycline-Class Drug
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 16 to 22 hours in healthy adults	about 16 to 22 hours in healthy adults
Treats	Anthrax, Campylobacter Infections, Cholera	Anthrax, Campylobacter Infections, Cholera

doxycycline lymepak

Rating

64/100

New

Pharmacy pays

$0.12 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

DOXYCYCLINE

DOXYCYCLINE HYCLATE

Manufacturer

Lupin

Chartwell

Dosage forms

Capsule, Injectable

Tablet

Drug class

Tetracycline-Class Drug

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 16 to 22 hours in healthy adults

Treats

Anthrax, Campylobacter Infections, Cholera

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Doxycycline or Lymepak?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $0.12 per ml, per the CMS NADAC survey. That is not what you will be charged: your price is set by your insurer and the pharmacy, not by what the drug cost them.

What is the difference between Doxycycline and Lymepak?

Doxycycline contains Doxycycline, while Lymepak contains Doxycycline Hyclate — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.