Request

I am conducting research on the cost-effectiveness of schizophrenia treatment in the UK. I understand that NHS BSA holds prescribing and cost data for medications. I would like to request: 1. Antipsychotic Medication Usage (ICD F20-29): o The number of schizophrenia patients prescribed typical and atypical antipsychotics in the past 5 years. o Breakdown by medication type (if possible). 2. Cost of Antipsychotic Medications for Schizophrenia (ICD F20-29): o Total annual NHS expenditure on schizophrenia-related antipsychotic prescriptions. o Cost per patient (if available). I appreciate your time and guidance on whether this data can be provided. Please let me know if the request needs refinement to comply with FOI regulations.

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) received your request on 28 January 2025.

We have handled your request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) 2000.

Response

Under Section 21 of the FOIA we are not required to provide information in response to a request if it is already reasonably accessible to you.

The information you requested is available at:

https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/statistical-collections/medicines-used-mental-health-england/medicines-used-mental-health-england-201516-202324

Please see the following link to view the section 21 in full - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/36/section/21

Advice and assistance

The relevant section to access the data can be found in the 'Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders summary tables' tab.

Searching under BNF Paragraph Name will pinpoint the Antipsychotic drugs.

There is calendar year, financial year and quarterly data available.

Both calendar and financial year data goes down to BNF Chemical Substance name for information on medications supplied.

Publishing this response

Please note that this information will be published on our Freedom of Information disclosure log at:

https://opendata.nhsbsa.net/dataset/foi-02551

Your personal details will be removed from the published response.