Lithium carbonate Prescribing at BELFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
224
Total Quantity
7,746
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
+76.6%
BELFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 224 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,980 to the NHS. This is 76.6% 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
18
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
18
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 224 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,746 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,980 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +76.6% |
Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 224 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 127 items |
| Difference | +76.6% 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.