Amitriptyline hydrochloride vs Fluoxetine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Amitriptyline hydrochloride was dispensed 2.2× as often as Fluoxetine hydrochloride in April 2026 — 1,391,201 items versus 636,526 in England.
1,391,201items
Amitriptyline hydrochloride · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
636,526items
Fluoxetine hydrochloride · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Amitriptyline hydrochloride versus Fluoxetine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Amitriptyline hydrochloride · ╌ Fluoxetine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Amitriptyline hydrochloride | Fluoxetine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 1,391,201 | 636,526 |
| Items, last 12 months | 16,601,897 | 7,622,761 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £1,479,770 | £1,367,755 |
See the full profile for Amitriptyline hydrochloride or Fluoxetine hydrochloride.