Citalopram hydrobromide vs Escitalopram
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Citalopram hydrobromide was dispensed 5.6× as often as Escitalopram in March 2026 — 1,074,042 items versus 193,253 in England.
1,074,042items
Citalopram hydrobromide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
193,253items
Escitalopram · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Citalopram hydrobromide | Escitalopram |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,074,042 | 193,253 |
| Items, last 12 months | 12,868,995 | 2,165,619 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £861,072 | £261,734 |
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