Citalopram hydrobromide vs Vortioxetine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Citalopram hydrobromide was dispensed 24.9× as often as Vortioxetine in May 2026 — 1,024,814 items versus 41,153 in England.
1,024,814items
Citalopram hydrobromide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
41,153items
Vortioxetine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Citalopram hydrobromide versus Vortioxetine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Citalopram hydrobromide · ╌ Vortioxetine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Citalopram hydrobromide | Vortioxetine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,024,814 | 41,153 |
| Items, last 12 months | 12,773,929 | 472,036 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £887,344 | £1,004,343 |
See the full profile for Citalopram hydrobromide or Vortioxetine.