Lithium carbonate Prescribing at DROYLSDEN MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
74
Total Quantity
3,604
NHS Cost
£550
vs National Avg
-41.7%

DROYLSDEN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 74 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £550 to the NHS. This is 41.7% 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
5
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
10

Prescribing Details

Total Items74
Total Quantity3,604
Total NHS Cost£550
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-41.7%

Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice74 items
National average per practice127 items
Difference-41.7% 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.