Citalopram hydrobromide vs Vortioxetine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Citalopram hydrobromide was dispensed 25.7× as often as Vortioxetine in March 2026 — 1,074,042 items versus 41,782 in England.
1,074,042items
Citalopram hydrobromide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
41,782items
Vortioxetine · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Citalopram hydrobromide | Vortioxetine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,074,042 | 41,782 |
| Items, last 12 months | 12,868,995 | 461,407 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £861,072 | £1,018,343 |
See the full profile for Citalopram hydrobromide or Vortioxetine.