Citalopram hydrobromide vs Venlafaxine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Citalopram hydrobromide was dispensed 1.9× as often as Venlafaxine in May 2026 — 1,024,814 items versus 532,507 in England.
1,024,814items
Citalopram hydrobromide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
532,507items
Venlafaxine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Citalopram hydrobromide versus Venlafaxine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Citalopram hydrobromide · ╌ Venlafaxine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Citalopram hydrobromide | Venlafaxine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,024,814 | 532,507 |
| Items, last 12 months | 12,773,929 | 6,461,429 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £887,344 | £5,192,832 |
See the full profile for Citalopram hydrobromide or Venlafaxine.