Lithium carbonate Prescribing at BIRTLEY MEDICAL GROUP

Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
210
Total Quantity
5,327
NHS Cost
£805
vs National Avg
+65.5%

BIRTLEY MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 210 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £805 to the NHS. This is 65.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lithium carbonate is classified under Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
10

Prescribing Details

Total Items210
Total Quantity5,327
Total NHS Cost£805
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+65.5%

Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice210 items
National average per practice127 items
Difference+65.5% vs national average
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.