Risperidone vs Quetiapine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Quetiapine was dispensed 2.6× as often as Risperidone in May 2026 — 383,782 items versus 145,834 in England.
145,834items
Risperidone · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
383,782items
Quetiapine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Risperidone versus Quetiapine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Risperidone · ╌ Quetiapine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Risperidone | Quetiapine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 145,834 | 383,782 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,813,342 | 4,691,278 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,080,049 | £4,101,012 |
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