Risperidone vs Zuclopenthixol hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Risperidone was dispensed 16.8× as often as Zuclopenthixol hydrochloride in June 2026 — 152,890 items versus 9,089 in England.
152,890items
Risperidone · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
9,089items
Zuclopenthixol hydrochloride · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Risperidone versus Zuclopenthixol hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Risperidone · ╌ Zuclopenthixol hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Risperidone | Zuclopenthixol hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 152,890 | 9,089 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,817,554 | 107,667 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £1,135,957 | £80,345 |
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