Lithium carbonate Prescribing at ASHFIELDS PRIMARY CARE CENTRE
Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
464
Total Quantity
21.8K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+265.7%
ASHFIELDS PRIMARY CARE CENTRE prescribed 464 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,277 to the NHS. This is 265.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lithium carbonate is classified under Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 464 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 21,842 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,277 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +265.7% |
Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 464 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 127 items |
| Difference | +265.7% 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.