Sertraline hydrochloride vs Venlafaxine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sertraline hydrochloride was dispensed 4.0× as often as Venlafaxine in March 2026 — 2,236,611 items versus 554,493 in England.
2,236,611items
Sertraline hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
554,493items
Venlafaxine · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Sertraline hydrochloride | Venlafaxine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2,236,611 | 554,493 |
| Items, last 12 months | 25,770,008 | 6,430,122 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £3,964,693 | £5,383,757 |
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