Lithium carbonate Prescribing at DERWENT VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
162
Total Quantity
6,846
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
+27.7%

DERWENT VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 162 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,026 to the NHS. This is 27.7% 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
19
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
15

Prescribing Details

Total Items162
Total Quantity6,846
Total NHS Cost£1,026
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+27.7%

Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice162 items
National average per practice127 items
Difference+27.7% 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.