Sertraline hydrochloride vs Duloxetine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sertraline hydrochloride was dispensed 4.8× as often as Duloxetine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 2,151,793 items versus 447,879 in England.
2,151,793items
Sertraline hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
447,879items
Duloxetine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sertraline hydrochloride versus Duloxetine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sertraline hydrochloride · ╌ Duloxetine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Sertraline hydrochloride | Duloxetine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,151,793 | 447,879 |
| Items, last 12 months | 25,901,702 | 5,235,734 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £4,396,941 | £1,479,396 |
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