Lithium carbonate Prescribing at BLACKETTS MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
165
Total Quantity
4,450
NHS Cost
£676
vs National Avg
+30.1%

BLACKETTS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 165 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £676 to the NHS. This is 30.1% 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
15
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
19

Prescribing Details

Total Items165
Total Quantity4,450
Total NHS Cost£676
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+30.1%

Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice165 items
National average per practice127 items
Difference+30.1% 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.