Lithium carbonate Prescribing at CATERHAM VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
62
Total Quantity
5,308
NHS Cost
£747
vs National Avg
-51.1%

CATERHAM VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 62 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £747 to the NHS. This is 51.1% 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
9
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
4

Prescribing Details

Total Items62
Total Quantity5,308
Total NHS Cost£747
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-51.1%

Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice62 items
National average per practice127 items
Difference-51.1% 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.