Lithium carbonate Prescribing at CASTLETOWN MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
149
Total Quantity
1,393
NHS Cost
£225
vs National Avg
+17.4%

CASTLETOWN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 149 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £225 to the NHS. This is 17.4% 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
13
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
10

Prescribing Details

Total Items149
Total Quantity1,393
Total NHS Cost£225
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+17.4%

Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice149 items
National average per practice127 items
Difference+17.4% 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.