Tryptophan vs Mirtazapine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Mirtazapine was dispensed 16,290.2× as often as Tryptophan in June 2026 — 1,189,182 items versus 73 in England.
73items
Tryptophan · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,189,182items
Mirtazapine · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Tryptophan versus Mirtazapine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Tryptophan · ╌ Mirtazapine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Tryptophan | Mirtazapine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 73 | 1,189,182 |
| Items, last 12 months | 854 | 13,922,237 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £5,323 | £1,525,799 |
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