Citalopram hydrobromide vs Sertraline hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sertraline hydrochloride was dispensed 2.1× as often as Citalopram hydrobromide in May 2026 — 2,151,793 items versus 1,024,814 in England.
1,024,814items
Citalopram hydrobromide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,151,793items
Sertraline hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Citalopram hydrobromide versus Sertraline hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Citalopram hydrobromide · ╌ Sertraline hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Citalopram hydrobromide | Sertraline hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,024,814 | 2,151,793 |
| Items, last 12 months | 12,773,929 | 25,901,702 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £887,344 | £4,396,941 |
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