Lithium carbonate Prescribing at CARITAS GENERAL PRACTICE PARTNERSHIP
Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
161
Total Quantity
4,424
NHS Cost
£657
vs National Avg
+26.9%
CARITAS GENERAL PRACTICE PARTNERSHIP prescribed 161 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £657 to the NHS. This is 26.9% 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
16
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
13
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 161 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,424 |
| Total NHS Cost | £657 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +26.9% |
Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 161 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 127 items |
| Difference | +26.9% 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.