Fluoxetine hydrochloride vs Duloxetine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fluoxetine hydrochloride was dispensed 1.4× as often as Duloxetine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 622,211 items versus 447,879 in England.
622,211items
Fluoxetine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
447,879items
Duloxetine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Fluoxetine hydrochloride versus Duloxetine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Fluoxetine hydrochloride · ╌ Duloxetine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Fluoxetine hydrochloride | Duloxetine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 622,211 | 447,879 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,600,833 | 5,235,734 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,102,342 | £1,479,396 |
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