Lithium carbonate Prescribing at BIRDHURST MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
151
Total Quantity
6,518
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+19%
BIRDHURST MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 151 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,454 to the NHS. This is 19% 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
12
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
12
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 151 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,518 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,454 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +19% |
Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 151 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 127 items |
| Difference | +19% 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.