Olanzapine vs Aripiprazole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Olanzapine was dispensed 149.7× as often as Aripiprazole in March 2026 — 227,743 items versus 1,521 in England.
227,743items
Olanzapine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,521items
Aripiprazole · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Olanzapine versus Aripiprazole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Olanzapine · ╌ Aripiprazole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Olanzapine | Aripiprazole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 227,743 | 1,521 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,701,116 | 18,302 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £371,369 | £468,997 |
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