Citalopram hydrobromide vs Escitalopram
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Citalopram hydrobromide was dispensed 5.4× as often as Escitalopram in May 2026 — 1,024,814 items versus 188,560 in England.
1,024,814items
Citalopram hydrobromide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
188,560items
Escitalopram · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Citalopram hydrobromide versus Escitalopram: national items dispensed by month
▬ Citalopram hydrobromide · ╌ Escitalopram
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Citalopram hydrobromide | Escitalopram |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,024,814 | 188,560 |
| Items, last 12 months | 12,773,929 | 2,198,059 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £887,344 | £268,832 |
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