Citalopram hydrobromide vs Mirtazapine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Mirtazapine was dispensed 1.1× as often as Citalopram hydrobromide in May 2026 — 1,137,415 items versus 1,024,814 in England.
1,024,814items
Citalopram hydrobromide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,137,415items
Mirtazapine · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Citalopram hydrobromide | Mirtazapine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,024,814 | 1,137,415 |
| Items, last 12 months | 12,773,929 | 13,842,931 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £887,344 | £1,218,242 |
See the full profile for Citalopram hydrobromide or Mirtazapine.