Doxepin vs Fluoxetine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fluoxetine hydrochloride was dispensed 579.1× as often as Doxepin in March 2026 — 650,914 items versus 1,124 in England.
1,124items
Doxepin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
650,914items
Fluoxetine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Doxepin versus Fluoxetine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Doxepin · ╌ Fluoxetine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Doxepin | Fluoxetine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,124 | 650,914 |
| Items, last 12 months | 14,023 | 7,603,442 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £18,649 | £2,113,519 |
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