Aripiprazole vs Risperidone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Aripiprazole was dispensed 354.8× as often as Risperidone in May 2026 — 168,891 items versus 476 in England.
168,891items
Aripiprazole · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
476items
Risperidone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Aripiprazole versus Risperidone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Aripiprazole · ╌ Risperidone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Aripiprazole | Risperidone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 168,891 | 476 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,011,705 | 6,522 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £627,342 | £98,513 |
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