Vortioxetine vs Mirtazapine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Mirtazapine was dispensed 27.6× as often as Vortioxetine in May 2026 — 1,137,415 items versus 41,153 in England.
41,153items
Vortioxetine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,137,415items
Mirtazapine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Vortioxetine versus Mirtazapine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Vortioxetine · ╌ Mirtazapine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Vortioxetine | Mirtazapine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 41,153 | 1,137,415 |
| Items, last 12 months | 472,036 | 13,842,931 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,004,343 | £1,218,242 |
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