Risperidone vs Olanzapine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Olanzapine was dispensed 1.5× as often as Risperidone in May 2026 — 217,708 items versus 145,834 in England.
145,834items
Risperidone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
217,708items
Olanzapine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Risperidone versus Olanzapine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Risperidone · ╌ Olanzapine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Risperidone | Olanzapine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 145,834 | 217,708 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,813,342 | 2,693,982 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,080,049 | £440,809 |
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