Citalopram hydrobromide vs Paroxetine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Citalopram hydrobromide was dispensed 10.3× as often as Paroxetine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 1,024,814 items versus 99,321 in England.
1,024,814items
Citalopram hydrobromide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
99,321items
Paroxetine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Citalopram hydrobromide versus Paroxetine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Citalopram hydrobromide · ╌ Paroxetine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Citalopram hydrobromide | Paroxetine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,024,814 | 99,321 |
| Items, last 12 months | 12,773,929 | 1,238,363 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £887,344 | £159,996 |
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