Citalopram hydrobromide vs Sertraline hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sertraline hydrochloride was dispensed 2.1× as often as Citalopram hydrobromide in April 2026 — 2,190,016 items versus 1,048,392 in England.
1,048,392items
Citalopram hydrobromide · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,190,016items
Sertraline hydrochloride · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Citalopram hydrobromide | Sertraline hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 1,048,392 | 2,190,016 |
| Items, last 12 months | 12,848,507 | 25,892,055 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £899,234 | £3,713,543 |
See the full profile for Citalopram hydrobromide or Sertraline hydrochloride.