Risperidone vs Chlorpromazine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Risperidone was dispensed 11.8× as often as Chlorpromazine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 145,834 items versus 12,392 in England.
145,834items
Risperidone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
12,392items
Chlorpromazine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Risperidone versus Chlorpromazine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Risperidone · ╌ Chlorpromazine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Risperidone | Chlorpromazine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 145,834 | 12,392 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,813,342 | 162,181 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,080,049 | £424,812 |
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