Risperidone vs Lithium carbonate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lithium carbonate was dispensed 141.3× as often as Risperidone in March 2026 — 69,807 items versus 494 in England.
494items
Risperidone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
69,807items
Lithium carbonate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Risperidone versus Lithium carbonate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Risperidone · ╌ Lithium carbonate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Risperidone | Lithium carbonate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 494 | 69,807 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6,692 | 827,389 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £98,099 | £477,419 |
See the full profile for Risperidone or Lithium carbonate.