Lithium carbonate Prescribing at CASTLEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
87
Total Quantity
2,436
NHS Cost
£364
vs National Avg
-31.4%

CASTLEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 87 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £364 to the NHS. This is 31.4% below 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
6
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
7

Prescribing Details

Total Items87
Total Quantity2,436
Total NHS Cost£364
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-31.4%

Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice87 items
National average per practice127 items
Difference-31.4% 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.