Lithium carbonate Prescribing at BILLINGSHURST SURGERY
Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
267
Total Quantity
8,244
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+110.5%
BILLINGSHURST SURGERY prescribed 267 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,212 to the NHS. This is 110.5% 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
23
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
26
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 267 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,244 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,212 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +110.5% |
Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 267 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 127 items |
| Difference | +110.5% 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.