Lithium carbonate Prescribing at CARDINAL MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
210
Total Quantity
9,189
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+65.5%

CARDINAL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 210 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,302 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

Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
17

Prescribing Details

Total Items210
Total Quantity9,189
Total NHS Cost£2,302
Presentations3 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.