Amitriptyline hydrochloride vs Vortioxetine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Amitriptyline hydrochloride was dispensed 32.9× as often as Vortioxetine in May 2026 — 1,353,284 items versus 41,153 in England.
1,353,284items
Amitriptyline hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
41,153items
Vortioxetine · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Amitriptyline hydrochloride | Vortioxetine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,353,284 | 41,153 |
| Items, last 12 months | 16,564,286 | 472,036 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,443,147 | £1,004,343 |
See the full profile for Amitriptyline hydrochloride or Vortioxetine.