Amitriptyline hydrochloride vs Citalopram hydrobromide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Amitriptyline hydrochloride was dispensed 1.3× as often as Citalopram hydrobromide in May 2026 — 1,353,284 items versus 1,024,814 in England.
1,353,284items
Amitriptyline hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,024,814items
Citalopram hydrobromide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Amitriptyline hydrochloride versus Citalopram hydrobromide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Amitriptyline hydrochloride · ╌ Citalopram hydrobromide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Amitriptyline hydrochloride | Citalopram hydrobromide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,353,284 | 1,024,814 |
| Items, last 12 months | 16,564,286 | 12,773,929 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,443,147 | £887,344 |
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