Risperidone
Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (National)
1.7M
NHS Cost
£10.6M
Practices
6,898
Avg per Practice
253
Overview
Risperidone is prescribed by 6,898 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 1,745,148 items were prescribed at a total cost of £10,640,318 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Central Nervous System, Section Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
146,702
Jun 2026
138,398
Jun 2026
149,559
Jun 2026
144,223
Jun 2026
141,232
Jun 2026
149,404
Jun 2026
142,674
Jun 2026
146,712
Jun 2026
149,503
Jun 2026
133,594
Jun 2026
139,339
Jun 2026
141,750
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 66.4K | 267 | 249 | -1.8% vs avg |
| E | 63.8K | 139 | 459 | +81.5% ▲ |
| NE | 55.6K | 140 | 397 | +57.0% ▲ |
| N | 51.2K | 117 | 438 | +73.0% ▲ |
| S | 45.6K | 169 | 270 | +6.7% ▲ |
| SW | 36.4K | 113 | 322 | +27.4% ▲ |
| M | 36.2K | 169 | 214 | -15.3% ▼ |
| NG | 34.4K | 138 | 250 | -1.3% vs avg |
| LE | 30.3K | 130 | 233 | -7.9% ▼ |
| CV | 29.8K | 132 | 226 | -10.8% ▼ |
| SE | 29.6K | 112 | 265 | +4.6% ▲ |
| GL | 28.7K | 75 | 383 | +51.5% ▲ |
| NR | 27.7K | 75 | 369 | +45.8% ▲ |
| BS | 26.6K | 81 | 328 | +29.6% ▲ |
| PO | 26.5K | 65 | 408 | +61.4% ▲ |
| L | 26.4K | 148 | 178 | -29.5% ▼ |
| BN | 26.3K | 76 | 346 | +36.6% ▲ |
| PE | 26.1K | 91 | 286 | +13.2% ▲ |
| LS | 25.7K | 90 | 286 | +13.0% ▲ |
| NN | 22.0K | 64 | 344 | +36.0% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| MEDICUS HEALTH PARTNERS | 6,535 |
| ASPEN MEDICAL PRACTICE | 3,894 |
| ROSEBANK SURGERY | 3,304 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Central Nervous System
- Section: Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders
- Paragraph: Antipsychotic drugs
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.