Sertraline hydrochloride vs Venlafaxine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sertraline hydrochloride was dispensed 4.0× as often as Venlafaxine in May 2026 — 2,151,793 items versus 532,507 in England.
2,151,793items
Sertraline hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
532,507items
Venlafaxine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sertraline hydrochloride versus Venlafaxine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sertraline hydrochloride · ╌ Venlafaxine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Sertraline hydrochloride | Venlafaxine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,151,793 | 532,507 |
| Items, last 12 months | 25,901,702 | 6,461,429 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £4,396,941 | £5,192,832 |
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