Risperidone vs Lurasidone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Risperidone was dispensed 23.8× as often as Lurasidone in May 2026 — 145,834 items versus 6,126 in England.
145,834items
Risperidone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6,126items
Lurasidone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Risperidone versus Lurasidone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Risperidone · ╌ Lurasidone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Risperidone | Lurasidone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 145,834 | 6,126 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,813,342 | 72,446 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,080,049 | £399,468 |
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