Paroxetine hydrochloride vs Sertraline hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sertraline hydrochloride was dispensed 21.7× as often as Paroxetine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 2,151,793 items versus 99,321 in England.
99,321items
Paroxetine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,151,793items
Sertraline hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Paroxetine hydrochloride versus Sertraline hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Paroxetine hydrochloride · ╌ Sertraline hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Paroxetine hydrochloride | Sertraline hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 99,321 | 2,151,793 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,238,363 | 25,901,702 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £159,996 | £4,396,941 |
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