Amitriptyline hydrochloride vs Nortriptyline
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Amitriptyline hydrochloride was dispensed 14.5× as often as Nortriptyline in May 2026 — 1,353,284 items versus 93,266 in England.
1,353,284items
Amitriptyline hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
93,266items
Nortriptyline · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Amitriptyline hydrochloride | Nortriptyline |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,353,284 | 93,266 |
| Items, last 12 months | 16,564,286 | 1,099,719 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,443,147 | £310,723 |
See the full profile for Amitriptyline hydrochloride or Nortriptyline.