Lithium carbonate Prescribing at BARROW HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
239
Total Quantity
14.3K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+88.4%
BARROW HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 239 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,343 to the NHS. This is 88.4% 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
13
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
17
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 239 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,282 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,343 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +88.4% |
Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 239 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 127 items |
| Difference | +88.4% 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.