Olanzapine vs Lithium citrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Olanzapine was dispensed 341.2× as often as Lithium citrate in May 2026 — 217,708 items versus 638 in England.
217,708items
Olanzapine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
638items
Lithium citrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Olanzapine versus Lithium citrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Olanzapine · ╌ Lithium citrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Olanzapine | Lithium citrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 217,708 | 638 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,693,982 | 7,615 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £440,809 | £17,574 |
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