Aripiprazole vs Lithium citrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Aripiprazole was dispensed 264.7× as often as Lithium citrate in May 2026 — 168,891 items versus 638 in England.
168,891items
Aripiprazole · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
638items
Lithium citrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Aripiprazole versus Lithium citrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Aripiprazole · ╌ Lithium citrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Aripiprazole | Lithium citrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 168,891 | 638 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,011,705 | 7,615 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £627,342 | £17,574 |
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