Citalopram hydrobromide
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (National)
13.2M
NHS Cost
£10.2M
Practices
7,380
Avg per Practice
1,783
Overview
Citalopram hydrobromide is prescribed by 7,380 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 13,157,660 items were prescribed at a total cost of £10,187,927 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Central Nervous System, Section Antidepressant drugs.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
1,146,962
Jun 2026
1,062,705
Jun 2026
1,152,042
Jun 2026
1,103,371
Jun 2026
1,076,823
Jun 2026
1,137,909
Jun 2026
1,083,667
Jun 2026
1,107,738
Jun 2026
1,133,833
Jun 2026
1,007,583
Jun 2026
1,068,257
Jun 2026
1,066,834
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE | 406.6K | 147 | 2,766 | +55.2% ▲ |
| S | 395.3K | 181 | 2,184 | +22.5% ▲ |
| B | 390.0K | 273 | 1,429 | -19.9% ▼ |
| PE | 357.2K | 97 | 3,682 | +106.5% ▲ |
| NG | 323.7K | 141 | 2,296 | +28.8% ▲ |
| NR | 285.9K | 76 | 3,762 | +111.0% ▲ |
| M | 274.2K | 186 | 1,474 | -17.3% ▼ |
| LE | 255.2K | 142 | 1,797 | +0.8% vs avg |
| DN | 240.2K | 106 | 2,266 | +27.1% ▲ |
| CM | 222.5K | 79 | 2,816 | +58.0% ▲ |
| L | 217.9K | 150 | 1,453 | -18.5% ▼ |
| IP | 215.8K | 62 | 3,481 | +95.2% ▲ |
| NN | 205.1K | 69 | 2,973 | +66.8% ▲ |
| PO | 201.1K | 66 | 3,047 | +70.9% ▲ |
| BS | 199.3K | 82 | 2,430 | +36.3% ▲ |
| BN | 199.2K | 79 | 2,522 | +41.4% ▲ |
| CV | 194.3K | 122 | 1,592 | -10.7% ▼ |
| TN | 186.5K | 79 | 2,361 | +32.4% ▲ |
| ST | 184.2K | 90 | 2,046 | +14.8% ▲ |
| DE | 180.1K | 89 | 2,024 | +13.5% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 23,244 |
| VALENS MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP | 20,697 |
| BAY MEDICAL GROUP | 16,240 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Central Nervous System
- Section: Antidepressant drugs
- Paragraph: Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.