Amitriptyline hydrochloride vs Mirtazapine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Amitriptyline hydrochloride was dispensed 1.2× as often as Mirtazapine in March 2026 — 1,420,123 items versus 1,193,133 in England.
1,420,123items
Amitriptyline hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,193,133items
Mirtazapine · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Amitriptyline hydrochloride | Mirtazapine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,420,123 | 1,193,133 |
| Items, last 12 months | 16,560,644 | 13,786,670 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,545,559 | £1,207,599 |
See the full profile for Amitriptyline hydrochloride or Mirtazapine.