Paroxetine hydrochloride vs Mirtazapine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Mirtazapine was dispensed 11.5× as often as Paroxetine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 1,193,133 items versus 103,937 in England.
103,937items
Paroxetine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,193,133items
Mirtazapine · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Paroxetine hydrochloride | Mirtazapine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 103,937 | 1,193,133 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,246,246 | 13,786,670 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £163,264 | £1,207,599 |
See the full profile for Paroxetine hydrochloride or Mirtazapine.