Fluoxetine hydrochloride vs Sertraline hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sertraline hydrochloride was dispensed 3.5× as often as Fluoxetine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 2,151,793 items versus 622,211 in England.
622,211items
Fluoxetine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,151,793items
Sertraline hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Fluoxetine hydrochloride versus Sertraline hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Fluoxetine hydrochloride · ╌ Sertraline hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Fluoxetine hydrochloride | Sertraline hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 622,211 | 2,151,793 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,600,833 | 25,901,702 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,102,342 | £4,396,941 |
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