Lithium carbonate Prescribing at CHALGROVE & WATLINGTON SURGERIES

Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

225

Total Quantity

6,980

NHS Cost

£1.8K

vs National Avg

+77.4%

CHALGROVE & WATLINGTON SURGERIES prescribed 225 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,766 to the NHS. This is 77.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lithium carbonate is classified under Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	225
Total Quantity	6,980
Total NHS Cost	£1,766
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+77.4%

Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	225 items
National average per practice	127 items
Difference	+77.4% 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.