Mirtazapine vs Duloxetine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Mirtazapine was dispensed 2.5× as often as Duloxetine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 1,137,415 items versus 447,879 in England.
1,137,415items
Mirtazapine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
447,879items
Duloxetine hydrochloride · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Mirtazapine | Duloxetine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,137,415 | 447,879 |
| Items, last 12 months | 13,842,931 | 5,235,734 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,218,242 | £1,479,396 |
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