Amitriptyline hydrochloride vs Mirtazapine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Amitriptyline hydrochloride was dispensed 1.2× as often as Mirtazapine in May 2026 — 1,353,284 items versus 1,137,415 in England.
1,353,284items
Amitriptyline hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,137,415items
Mirtazapine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Amitriptyline hydrochloride versus Mirtazapine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Amitriptyline hydrochloride · ╌ Mirtazapine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Amitriptyline hydrochloride | Mirtazapine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,353,284 | 1,137,415 |
| Items, last 12 months | 16,564,286 | 13,842,931 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,443,147 | £1,218,242 |
See the full profile for Amitriptyline hydrochloride or Mirtazapine.