Risperidone vs Lithium carbonate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Lithium carbonate was dispensed 136.3× as often as Risperidone in June 2026 — 70,623 items versus 518 in England.
518items
Risperidone · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
70,623items
Lithium carbonate · June 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 June 2026
| Measure | Risperidone | Lithium carbonate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 518 | 70,623 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6,491 | 830,230 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £100,445 | £461,601 |
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