Risperidone vs Olanzapine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Olanzapine was dispensed 1.5× as often as Risperidone in April 2026 — 224,341 items versus 151,258 in England.
151,258items
Risperidone · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
224,341items
Olanzapine · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Risperidone versus Olanzapine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Risperidone · ╌ Olanzapine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Risperidone | Olanzapine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 151,258 | 224,341 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,820,326 | 2,704,144 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £1,110,228 | £456,177 |
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