Olanzapine vs Flupentixol hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Olanzapine was dispensed 66.8× as often as Flupentixol hydrochloride in May 2026 — 217,708 items versus 3,258 in England.
217,708items
Olanzapine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,258items
Flupentixol hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Olanzapine versus Flupentixol hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Olanzapine · ╌ Flupentixol hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Olanzapine | Flupentixol hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 217,708 | 3,258 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,693,982 | 40,832 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £440,809 | £17,853 |
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