Lithium carbonate Prescribing at ALCHESTER MEDICAL GROUP
Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
346
Total Quantity
14.5K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+172.7%
ALCHESTER MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 346 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,776 to the NHS. This is 172.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lithium carbonate is classified under Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 346 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,514 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,776 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +172.7% |
Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 346 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 127 items |
| Difference | +172.7% vs national average |
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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.