Lithium carbonate Prescribing at DOWNLANDS MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
73
Total Quantity
6,024
NHS Cost
£915
vs National Avg
-42.5%

DOWNLANDS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 73 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £915 to the NHS. This is 42.5% 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
6
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
6

Prescribing Details

Total Items73
Total Quantity6,024
Total NHS Cost£915
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-42.5%

Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice73 items
National average per practice127 items
Difference-42.5% 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.