Nortriptyline vs Fluoxetine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fluoxetine hydrochloride was dispensed 6.7× as often as Nortriptyline in May 2026 — 622,211 items versus 93,266 in England.
93,266items
Nortriptyline · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
622,211items
Fluoxetine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Nortriptyline versus Fluoxetine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Nortriptyline · ╌ Fluoxetine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Nortriptyline | Fluoxetine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 93,266 | 622,211 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,099,719 | 7,600,833 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £310,723 | £1,102,342 |
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