Risperidone vs Chlorpromazine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Risperidone was dispensed 11.4× as often as Chlorpromazine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 152,129 items versus 13,327 in England.
152,129items
Risperidone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
13,327items
Chlorpromazine hydrochloride · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Risperidone | Chlorpromazine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 152,129 | 13,327 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,817,542 | 164,802 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,076,653 | £361,705 |
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