Fluoxetine hydrochloride vs Tryptophan
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fluoxetine hydrochloride was dispensed 10,170.5× as often as Tryptophan in March 2026 — 650,914 items versus 64 in England.
650,914items
Fluoxetine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
64items
Tryptophan · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Fluoxetine hydrochloride versus Tryptophan: national items dispensed by month
▬ Fluoxetine hydrochloride · ╌ Tryptophan
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Fluoxetine hydrochloride | Tryptophan |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 650,914 | 64 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,603,442 | 829 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £2,113,519 | £4,884 |
See the full profile for Fluoxetine hydrochloride or Tryptophan.