Sertraline hydrochloride vs Escitalopram
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sertraline hydrochloride was dispensed 11.6× as often as Escitalopram in March 2026 — 2,236,611 items versus 193,253 in England.
2,236,611items
Sertraline hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
193,253items
Escitalopram · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Sertraline hydrochloride | Escitalopram |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2,236,611 | 193,253 |
| Items, last 12 months | 25,770,008 | 2,165,619 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £3,964,693 | £261,734 |
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