Citalopram hydrobromide vs Duloxetine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Citalopram hydrobromide was dispensed 2.3× as often as Duloxetine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 1,024,814 items versus 447,879 in England.
1,024,814items
Citalopram hydrobromide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
447,879items
Duloxetine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Citalopram hydrobromide versus Duloxetine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Citalopram hydrobromide · ╌ Duloxetine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Citalopram hydrobromide | Duloxetine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,024,814 | 447,879 |
| Items, last 12 months | 12,791,131 | 5,223,050 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £887,344 | £1,479,396 |
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