Sertraline hydrochloride vs Vortioxetine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sertraline hydrochloride was dispensed 53.5× as often as Vortioxetine in March 2026 — 2,236,611 items versus 41,782 in England.
2,236,611items
Sertraline hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
41,782items
Vortioxetine · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Sertraline hydrochloride | Vortioxetine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2,236,611 | 41,782 |
| Items, last 12 months | 25,770,008 | 461,407 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £3,964,693 | £1,018,343 |
See the full profile for Sertraline hydrochloride or Vortioxetine.