Amitriptyline hydrochloride vs Vortioxetine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Amitriptyline hydrochloride was dispensed 33.4× as often as Vortioxetine in April 2026 — 1,391,201 items versus 41,617 in England.
1,391,201items
Amitriptyline hydrochloride · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
41,617items
Vortioxetine · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Amitriptyline hydrochloride versus Vortioxetine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Amitriptyline hydrochloride · ╌ Vortioxetine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Amitriptyline hydrochloride | Vortioxetine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 1,391,201 | 41,617 |
| Items, last 12 months | 16,601,897 | 467,673 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £1,479,770 | £1,016,940 |
See the full profile for Amitriptyline hydrochloride or Vortioxetine.