Lithium carbonate Prescribing at BECKINGTON FAMILY PRACTICE

Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

240

Total Quantity

6,295

NHS Cost

£1.2K

vs National Avg

+89.2%

BECKINGTON FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 240 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,177 to the NHS. This is 89.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lithium carbonate is classified under Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	240
Total Quantity	6,295
Total NHS Cost	£1,177
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+89.2%

Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	240 items
National average per practice	127 items
Difference	+89.2% 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.