Citalopram hydrobromide vs Venlafaxine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Citalopram hydrobromide was dispensed 1.9× as often as Venlafaxine in March 2026 — 1,074,042 items versus 554,493 in England.
1,074,042items
Citalopram hydrobromide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
554,493items
Venlafaxine · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Citalopram hydrobromide | Venlafaxine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,074,042 | 554,493 |
| Items, last 12 months | 12,868,995 | 6,430,122 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £861,072 | £5,383,757 |
See the full profile for Citalopram hydrobromide or Venlafaxine.