Amitriptyline hydrochloride vs Citalopram hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Amitriptyline hydrochloride was dispensed 257.0× as often as Citalopram hydrochloride in April 2026 — 1,391,201 items versus 5,413 in England.
1,391,201items
Amitriptyline hydrochloride · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
5,413items
Citalopram hydrochloride · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Amitriptyline hydrochloride versus Citalopram hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Amitriptyline hydrochloride · ╌ Citalopram hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Amitriptyline hydrochloride | Citalopram hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 1,391,201 | 5,413 |
| Items, last 12 months | 16,601,897 | 65,186 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £1,479,770 | £55,957 |
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