Risperidone vs Asenapine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Risperidone was dispensed 3,837.7× as often as Asenapine in May 2026 — 145,834 items versus 38 in England.
145,834items
Risperidone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
38items
Asenapine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Risperidone versus Asenapine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Risperidone · ╌ Asenapine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Risperidone | Asenapine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 145,834 | 38 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,813,342 | 857 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,080,049 | £3,129 |
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