Fluoxetine hydrochloride vs Paroxetine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fluoxetine hydrochloride was dispensed 6.3× as often as Paroxetine hydrochloride in June 2026 — 649,625 items versus 103,145 in England.
649,625items
Fluoxetine hydrochloride · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
103,145items
Paroxetine hydrochloride · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Fluoxetine hydrochloride versus Paroxetine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Fluoxetine hydrochloride · ╌ Paroxetine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Fluoxetine hydrochloride | Paroxetine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 649,625 | 103,145 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,626,790 | 1,238,944 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £1,159,502 | £166,315 |
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