Lithium carbonate Prescribing at CHORLTON FAMILY PRACTICE
Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
378
Total Quantity
13.7K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+198%
CHORLTON FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 378 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,041 to the NHS. This is 198% 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
28
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
28
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 378 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,705 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,041 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +198% |
Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 378 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 127 items |
| Difference | +198% 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.