Sertraline hydrochloride
Antidepressant drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (National)
24.6M
NHS Cost
£45.2M
Practices
7,759
Avg per Practice
3,167
Overview
Sertraline hydrochloride is prescribed by 7,759 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 24,574,283 items were prescribed at a total cost of £45,176,853 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Central Nervous System, Section Antidepressant drugs.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
2,073,388
Jun 2026
1,929,373
Jun 2026
2,110,613
Jun 2026
2,021,012
Jun 2026
1,992,354
Jun 2026
2,121,626
Jun 2026
2,034,402
Jun 2026
2,081,121
Jun 2026
2,154,584
Jun 2026
1,925,138
Jun 2026
2,061,887
Jun 2026
2,056,087
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 837.6K | 190 | 4,409 | +39.2% ▲ |
| B | 757.2K | 286 | 2,648 | -16.4% ▼ |
| NE | 719.5K | 153 | 4,703 | +48.5% ▲ |
| M | 668.5K | 196 | 3,411 | +7.7% ▲ |
| NG | 571.5K | 145 | 3,942 | +24.4% ▲ |
| L | 551.9K | 156 | 3,538 | +11.7% ▲ |
| PE | 518.6K | 97 | 5,346 | +68.8% ▲ |
| LE | 473.5K | 149 | 3,178 | +0.3% vs avg |
| TS | 452.3K | 80 | 5,654 | +78.5% ▲ |
| DN | 413.0K | 110 | 3,755 | +18.6% ▲ |
| LS | 412.6K | 95 | 4,343 | +37.1% ▲ |
| CV | 397.3K | 145 | 2,740 | -13.5% ▼ |
| PO | 390.2K | 68 | 5,738 | +81.2% ▲ |
| BS | 384.2K | 82 | 4,686 | +47.9% ▲ |
| NR | 380.9K | 77 | 4,947 | +56.2% ▲ |
| NN | 380.1K | 71 | 5,354 | +69.0% ▲ |
| BN | 363.6K | 80 | 4,544 | +43.5% ▲ |
| WA | 352.7K | 99 | 3,563 | +12.5% ▲ |
| SK | 347.0K | 79 | 4,393 | +38.7% ▲ |
| ST | 342.4K | 100 | 3,424 | +8.1% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 39,404 |
| THE WILLOW GROUP | 28,926 |
| BAY MEDICAL GROUP | 28,056 |
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.