Amitriptyline hydrochloride vs Nortriptyline
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Amitriptyline hydrochloride was dispensed 14.7× as often as Nortriptyline in March 2026 — 1,420,123 items versus 96,658 in England.
1,420,123items
Amitriptyline hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
96,658items
Nortriptyline · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Amitriptyline hydrochloride versus Nortriptyline: national items dispensed by month
▬ Amitriptyline hydrochloride · ╌ Nortriptyline
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Amitriptyline hydrochloride | Nortriptyline |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,420,123 | 96,658 |
| Items, last 12 months | 16,560,644 | 1,083,186 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,545,559 | £311,372 |
See the full profile for Amitriptyline hydrochloride or Nortriptyline.