Aripiprazole vs Risperidone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Aripiprazole was dispensed 351.2× as often as Risperidone in March 2026 — 173,512 items versus 494 in England.
173,512items
Aripiprazole · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
494items
Risperidone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Aripiprazole versus Risperidone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Aripiprazole · ╌ Risperidone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Aripiprazole | Risperidone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 173,512 | 494 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,990,962 | 6,692 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £523,892 | £98,099 |
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