Sertraline hydrochloride vs Citalopram hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sertraline hydrochloride was dispensed 415.8× as often as Citalopram hydrochloride in May 2026 — 2,151,793 items versus 5,175 in England.
2,151,793items
Sertraline hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
5,175items
Citalopram hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sertraline hydrochloride versus Citalopram hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sertraline hydrochloride · ╌ Citalopram hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Sertraline hydrochloride | Citalopram hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,151,793 | 5,175 |
| Items, last 12 months | 25,901,702 | 64,839 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £4,396,941 | £53,214 |
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