Lithium carbonate Prescribing at DOVERCOURT GROUP PRACTICE

Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

196

Total Quantity

3,412

NHS Cost

£552

vs National Avg

+54.5%

DOVERCOURT GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 196 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £552 to the NHS. This is 54.5% 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	196
Total Quantity	3,412
Total NHS Cost	£552
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+54.5%

Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	196 items
National average per practice	127 items
Difference	+54.5% 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.