Citalopram hydrobromide vs Fluoxetine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Citalopram hydrobromide was dispensed 1.6× as often as Fluoxetine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 1,024,814 items versus 622,211 in England.
1,024,814items
Citalopram hydrobromide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
622,211items
Fluoxetine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Citalopram hydrobromide versus Fluoxetine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Citalopram hydrobromide · ╌ Fluoxetine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Citalopram hydrobromide | Fluoxetine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,024,814 | 622,211 |
| Items, last 12 months | 12,773,929 | 7,600,833 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £887,344 | £1,102,342 |
See the full profile for Citalopram hydrobromide or Fluoxetine hydrochloride.