Olanzapine vs Risperidone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Olanzapine was dispensed 412.4× as often as Risperidone in April 2026 — 224,341 items versus 544 in England.
224,341items
Olanzapine · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
544items
Risperidone · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Olanzapine versus Risperidone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Olanzapine · ╌ Risperidone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Olanzapine | Risperidone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 224,341 | 544 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,704,144 | 6,640 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £456,177 | £109,576 |
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