Sertraline hydrochloride vs Vortioxetine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sertraline hydrochloride was dispensed 52.3× as often as Vortioxetine in May 2026 — 2,151,793 items versus 41,153 in England.
2,151,793items
Sertraline hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
41,153items
Vortioxetine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sertraline hydrochloride versus Vortioxetine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sertraline hydrochloride · ╌ Vortioxetine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Sertraline hydrochloride | Vortioxetine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2,151,793 | 41,153 |
| Items, last 12 months | 25,901,702 | 472,036 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £4,396,941 | £1,004,343 |
See the full profile for Sertraline hydrochloride or Vortioxetine.