Risperidone vs Paliperidone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Risperidone was dispensed 114.7× as often as Paliperidone in April 2026 — 151,258 items versus 1,319 in England.
151,258items
Risperidone · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,319items
Paliperidone · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Risperidone versus Paliperidone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Risperidone · ╌ Paliperidone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Risperidone | Paliperidone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 151,258 | 1,319 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,820,326 | 16,562 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £1,110,228 | £602,094 |
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