Risperidone vs Paliperidone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Risperidone was dispensed 112.4× as often as Paliperidone in March 2026 — 152,129 items versus 1,354 in England.
152,129items
Risperidone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,354items
Paliperidone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Risperidone versus Paliperidone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Risperidone · ╌ Paliperidone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Risperidone | Paliperidone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 152,129 | 1,354 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,817,542 | 16,607 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,076,653 | £645,155 |
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