Fluoxetine hydrochloride vs Mirtazapine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Mirtazapine was dispensed 1.8× as often as Fluoxetine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 1,193,133 items versus 650,914 in England.
650,914items
Fluoxetine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,193,133items
Mirtazapine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Fluoxetine hydrochloride versus Mirtazapine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Fluoxetine hydrochloride · ╌ Mirtazapine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Fluoxetine hydrochloride | Mirtazapine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 650,914 | 1,193,133 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,603,442 | 13,786,670 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £2,113,519 | £1,207,599 |
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