Risperidone vs Valproic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Risperidone was dispensed 3.9× as often as Valproic acid in March 2026 — 152,129 items versus 38,826 in England.
152,129items
Risperidone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
38,826items
Valproic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Risperidone versus Valproic acid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Risperidone · ╌ Valproic acid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Risperidone | Valproic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 152,129 | 38,826 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,817,542 | 475,228 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,076,653 | £612,026 |
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