Amitriptyline hydrochloride vs Duloxetine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Amitriptyline hydrochloride was dispensed 3.0× as often as Duloxetine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 1,353,284 items versus 447,879 in England.
1,353,284items
Amitriptyline hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
447,879items
Duloxetine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Amitriptyline hydrochloride versus Duloxetine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Amitriptyline hydrochloride · ╌ Duloxetine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Amitriptyline hydrochloride | Duloxetine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,353,284 | 447,879 |
| Items, last 12 months | 16,564,286 | 5,235,734 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,443,147 | £1,479,396 |
See the full profile for Amitriptyline hydrochloride or Duloxetine hydrochloride.