Risperidone vs Aripiprazole
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Risperidone was dispensed 108.1× as often as Aripiprazole in May 2026 — 145,834 items versus 1,349 in England.
145,834items
Risperidone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,349items
Aripiprazole · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Risperidone versus Aripiprazole: national items dispensed by month
▬ Risperidone · ╌ Aripiprazole
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Risperidone | Aripiprazole |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 145,834 | 1,349 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,813,342 | 18,155 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,080,049 | £380,619 |
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