Paroxetine hydrochloride vs Mirtazapine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Mirtazapine was dispensed 11.5× as often as Paroxetine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 1,137,415 items versus 99,321 in England.
99,321items
Paroxetine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,137,415items
Mirtazapine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Paroxetine hydrochloride versus Mirtazapine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Paroxetine hydrochloride · ╌ Mirtazapine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Paroxetine hydrochloride | Mirtazapine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 99,321 | 1,137,415 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,238,363 | 13,842,931 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £159,996 | £1,218,242 |
See the full profile for Paroxetine hydrochloride or Mirtazapine.