Lithium carbonate Prescribing at ALVANLEY FAMILY PRACTICE

Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
255
Total Quantity
2,766
NHS Cost
£429
vs National Avg
+101%

ALVANLEY FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 255 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £429 to the NHS. This is 101% 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
26
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
22

Prescribing Details

Total Items255
Total Quantity2,766
Total NHS Cost£429
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+101%

Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice255 items
National average per practice127 items
Difference+101% vs national average
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.