Lithium carbonate Prescribing at AVELEY MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
156
Total Quantity
3,437
NHS Cost
£544
vs National Avg
+23%

AVELEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 156 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £544 to the NHS. This is 23% 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
14
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
8

Prescribing Details

Total Items156
Total Quantity3,437
Total NHS Cost£544
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+23%

Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice156 items
National average per practice127 items
Difference+23% 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.