Lithium carbonate Prescribing at BLACKDOWN PRACTICE

Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
119
Total Quantity
4,905
NHS Cost
£677
vs National Avg
-6.2%

BLACKDOWN PRACTICE prescribed 119 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £677 to the NHS. This is 6.2% below 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
10
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
12

Prescribing Details

Total Items119
Total Quantity4,905
Total NHS Cost£677
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-6.2%

Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice119 items
National average per practice127 items
Difference-6.2% 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.