Mirtazapine vs Duloxetine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Mirtazapine was dispensed 2.6× as often as Duloxetine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 1,193,133 items versus 460,870 in England.
1,193,133items
Mirtazapine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
460,870items
Duloxetine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Mirtazapine versus Duloxetine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Mirtazapine · ╌ Duloxetine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Mirtazapine | Duloxetine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,193,133 | 460,870 |
| Items, last 12 months | 13,786,670 | 5,152,068 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,207,599 | £1,495,740 |
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