Paliperidone vs Lithium carbonate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lithium carbonate was dispensed 51.6× as often as Paliperidone in March 2026 — 69,807 items versus 1,354 in England.
1,354items
Paliperidone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
69,807items
Lithium carbonate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Paliperidone | Lithium carbonate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,354 | 69,807 |
| Items, last 12 months | 16,607 | 827,389 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £645,155 | £477,419 |
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