Fluoxetine hydrochloride vs Citalopram hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fluoxetine hydrochloride was dispensed 120.2× as often as Citalopram hydrochloride in May 2026 — 622,211 items versus 5,175 in England.
622,211items
Fluoxetine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
5,175items
Citalopram hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Fluoxetine hydrochloride versus Citalopram hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Fluoxetine hydrochloride · ╌ Citalopram hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Fluoxetine hydrochloride | Citalopram hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 622,211 | 5,175 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,600,833 | 64,839 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,102,342 | £53,214 |
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