Olanzapine vs Paliperidone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Olanzapine was dispensed 168.2× as often as Paliperidone in March 2026 — 227,743 items versus 1,354 in England.
227,743items
Olanzapine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,354items
Paliperidone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Olanzapine versus Paliperidone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Olanzapine · ╌ Paliperidone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Olanzapine | Paliperidone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 227,743 | 1,354 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,701,116 | 16,607 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £371,369 | £645,155 |
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