Paliperidone vs Lithium carbonate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lithium carbonate was dispensed 174.9× as often as Paliperidone in May 2026 — 67,512 items versus 386 in England.
386items
Paliperidone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
67,512items
Lithium carbonate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Paliperidone versus Lithium carbonate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Paliperidone · ╌ Lithium carbonate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Paliperidone | Lithium carbonate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 386 | 67,512 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,501 | 827,478 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £31,006 | £445,328 |
See the full profile for Paliperidone or Lithium carbonate.