Risperidone vs Lithium carbonate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Risperidone was dispensed 2.2× as often as Lithium carbonate in May 2026 — 145,834 items versus 67,512 in England.
145,834items
Risperidone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
67,512items
Lithium carbonate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Risperidone versus Lithium carbonate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Risperidone · ╌ Lithium carbonate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Risperidone | Lithium carbonate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 145,834 | 67,512 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,813,342 | 827,478 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,080,049 | £445,328 |
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