Fluoxetine hydrochloride vs Vortioxetine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fluoxetine hydrochloride was dispensed 15.1× as often as Vortioxetine in May 2026 — 622,211 items versus 41,153 in England.
622,211items
Fluoxetine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
41,153items
Vortioxetine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Fluoxetine hydrochloride versus Vortioxetine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Fluoxetine hydrochloride · ╌ Vortioxetine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Fluoxetine hydrochloride | Vortioxetine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 622,211 | 41,153 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,600,833 | 472,036 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,102,342 | £1,004,343 |
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