Aripiprazole vs Risperidone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Aripiprazole was dispensed 346.0× as often as Risperidone in June 2026 — 179,232 items versus 518 in England.
179,232items
Aripiprazole · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
518items
Risperidone · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Aripiprazole versus Risperidone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Aripiprazole · ╌ Risperidone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Aripiprazole | Risperidone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 179,232 | 518 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,031,409 | 6,491 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £699,758 | £100,445 |
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