Lithium citrate
Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (National)
7,084
NHS Cost
£175.6K
Practices
788
Avg per Practice
9
Overview
Lithium citrate is prescribed by 788 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 7,084 items were prescribed at a total cost of £175,555 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Central Nervous System, Section Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 225 | 15 | 15 | +66.7% ▲ |
| DE | 154 | 8 | 19 | +114.4% ▲ |
| L | 154 | 10 | 15 | +71.1% ▲ |
| OX | 148 | 9 | 16 | +82.2% ▲ |
| N | 145 | 11 | 13 | +46.7% ▲ |
| IP | 142 | 8 | 18 | +97.8% ▲ |
| PE | 141 | 8 | 18 | +95.6% ▲ |
| NG | 140 | 10 | 14 | +55.6% ▲ |
| DY | 126 | 9 | 14 | +55.6% ▲ |
| CV | 124 | 5 | 25 | +175.6% ▲ |
| NE | 122 | 6 | 20 | +125.6% ▲ |
| E | 121 | 6 | 20 | +124.4% ▲ |
| S | 115 | 8 | 14 | +60.0% ▲ |
| SK | 110 | 3 | 37 | +307.8% ▲ |
| SE | 109 | 6 | 18 | +102.2% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| STOCKPORT MEDICAL GROUP | 63 |
| VILLAGE SURGERY | 60 |
| PARK LEYS MEDICAL PRACTICE | 59 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Central Nervous System
- Section: Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders
- Paragraph: Drugs used for mania and hypomania
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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.