Lithium carbonate Prescribing at EAST LEICESTER MED PRACT(S LONGWORTH)

Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
161
Total Quantity
3,232
NHS Cost
£501
vs National Avg
+26.9%

EAST LEICESTER MED PRACT(S LONGWORTH) prescribed 161 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £501 to the NHS. This is 26.9% 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
7
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
15

Prescribing Details

Total Items161
Total Quantity3,232
Total NHS Cost£501
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+26.9%

Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice161 items
National average per practice127 items
Difference+26.9% 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.