Olanzapine vs Aripiprazole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Olanzapine was dispensed 1.3× as often as Aripiprazole in May 2026 — 217,708 items versus 168,891 in England.
217,708items
Olanzapine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
168,891items
Aripiprazole · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Olanzapine versus Aripiprazole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Olanzapine · ╌ Aripiprazole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Olanzapine | Aripiprazole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 217,708 | 168,891 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,693,982 | 2,011,705 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £440,809 | £627,342 |
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