Lithium carbonate Prescribing at BRIDGEWATER SURGERIES
Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
299
Total Quantity
12.5K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+135.7%
BRIDGEWATER SURGERIES prescribed 299 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,630 to the NHS. This is 135.7% 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
29
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
26
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 299 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,548 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,630 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +135.7% |
Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 299 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 127 items |
| Difference | +135.7% 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.