Mirtazapine 30mg: Cost, Savings, and How to Pay Less
Mirtazapine 30mg is the standard dose for depression treatment, costing approximately 80p per pack on the Drug Tariff.
How much does Mirtazapine 30mg cost on the NHS?
Mirtazapine 30mg has a Drug Tariff price of approximately 80p for a 28-tablets pack — a full month's supply. Yet NHS patients in England pay a flat £9.90 per item. With 9m items dispensed in 2024/25, Mirtazapine is one of the most prescribed drugs in England. Through RepeatsDirect, patients can access the same medication privately for £5.50/month.
How much does Mirtazapine 30mg actually cost?
The NHS Drug Tariff lists the reimbursement price for Mirtazapine 30mg at approximately 80p per 28-tablets pack. This is the price the NHS pays pharmacies for the drug itself. The NHS prescription charge of £9.90 covers this drug cost plus dispensing fees, administration, and a contribution to NHS services — but for cheap generic drugs, it represents a significant markup.
Drug Tariff cost
80p
per pack
NHS charge
£9.90
1,137% markup
Our price
£5.50
via private Rx
Mirtazapine has approximately 9m items dispensed annually in England (NHSBSA PCA 2024/25).
What is Mirtazapine used for?
Mirtazapine 30mg is the standard treatment dose and represents a good balance between efficacy and tolerability. At 30mg, the sedative effects are somewhat reduced compared to 15mg, making it more suitable for daytime functioning.
The Drug Tariff price for Mirtazapine 30mg is approximately 80p per 28-tablet pack. The NHS prescription charge of £9.90 is over 12 times the drug cost.
Patients stable on Mirtazapine 30mg can access it through RepeatsDirect for £5.50 per month, saving £4.40 per month.
How can you save money on Mirtazapine 30mg?
Patients in England who pay the prescription charge can switch to a private prescription for Mirtazapine 30mg and pay significantly less. Through RepeatsDirect, a qualified pharmacist independent prescriber conducts a short clinical review and issues a private prescription. You pay £5.50 per month — saving £4.40 per month, or £52.80 per year.
| Option | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| NHS prescription charge | £9.90 | £118.80 |
| RepeatsDirect (private Rx) | £5.50 | £66.00 |
| Annual PPC (unlimited NHS Rx) | £9.54/mo avg | £114.50 |
A PPC is better value if you pay for 12+ items per year. RepeatsDirect is better value if you pay for fewer items or only want to switch the cheapest drugs.
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