Fluoxetine hydrochloride vs Escitalopram
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fluoxetine hydrochloride was dispensed 3.4× as often as Escitalopram in March 2026 — 650,914 items versus 193,253 in England.
650,914items
Fluoxetine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
193,253items
Escitalopram · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Fluoxetine hydrochloride | Escitalopram |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 650,914 | 193,253 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,603,442 | 2,165,619 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £2,113,519 | £261,734 |
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