Risperidone vs Lithium citrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Risperidone was dispensed 246.2× as often as Lithium citrate in March 2026 — 152,129 items versus 618 in England.
152,129items
Risperidone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
618items
Lithium citrate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Risperidone versus Lithium citrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Risperidone · ╌ Lithium citrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Risperidone | Lithium citrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 152,129 | 618 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,817,542 | 7,661 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,076,653 | £17,735 |
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