Fluoxetine hydrochloride vs Venlafaxine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fluoxetine hydrochloride was dispensed 1.2× as often as Venlafaxine in April 2026 — 636,526 items versus 546,847 in England.
636,526items
Fluoxetine hydrochloride · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
546,847items
Venlafaxine · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Fluoxetine hydrochloride versus Venlafaxine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Fluoxetine hydrochloride · ╌ Venlafaxine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Fluoxetine hydrochloride | Venlafaxine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 636,526 | 546,847 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,622,761 | 6,462,229 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £1,367,755 | £5,194,947 |
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