Fluoxetine hydrochloride vs Escitalopram
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fluoxetine hydrochloride was dispensed 3.3× as often as Escitalopram in May 2026 — 622,211 items versus 188,560 in England.
622,211items
Fluoxetine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
188,560items
Escitalopram · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Fluoxetine hydrochloride versus Escitalopram: national items dispensed by month
▬ Fluoxetine hydrochloride · ╌ Escitalopram
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Fluoxetine hydrochloride | Escitalopram |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 622,211 | 188,560 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,600,833 | 2,198,059 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,102,342 | £268,832 |
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