Sertraline hydrochloride vs Escitalopram
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sertraline hydrochloride was dispensed 11.4× as often as Escitalopram in May 2026 — 2,151,793 items versus 188,560 in England.
2,151,793items
Sertraline hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
188,560items
Escitalopram · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sertraline hydrochloride versus Escitalopram: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sertraline hydrochloride · ╌ Escitalopram
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Sertraline hydrochloride | Escitalopram |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,151,793 | 188,560 |
| Items, last 12 months | 25,901,702 | 2,198,059 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £4,396,941 | £268,832 |
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