Lithium carbonate Prescribing at ALEXANDRA & CRESTVIEW SURGERIES

Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

254

Total Quantity

11.8K

NHS Cost

£2.6K

vs National Avg

+100.2%

ALEXANDRA & CRESTVIEW SURGERIES prescribed 254 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,599 to the NHS. This is 100.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lithium carbonate is classified under Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	254
Total Quantity	11,829
Total NHS Cost	£2,599
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+100.2%

Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	254 items
National average per practice	127 items
Difference	+100.2% 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.