Citalopram hydrobromide vs Mirtazapine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Mirtazapine was dispensed 1.1× as often as Citalopram hydrobromide in March 2026 — 1,193,133 items versus 1,074,042 in England.
1,074,042items
Citalopram hydrobromide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,193,133items
Mirtazapine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Citalopram hydrobromide versus Mirtazapine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Citalopram hydrobromide · ╌ Mirtazapine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Citalopram hydrobromide | Mirtazapine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,074,042 | 1,193,133 |
| Items, last 12 months | 12,868,995 | 13,786,670 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £861,072 | £1,207,599 |
See the full profile for Citalopram hydrobromide or Mirtazapine.