Lithium carbonate Prescribing at EAST SHORE PARTNERSHIP
Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
458
Total Quantity
13.2K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+261%
EAST SHORE PARTNERSHIP prescribed 458 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,020 to the NHS. This is 261% 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
42
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
39
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 458 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,201 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,020 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +261% |
Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 458 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 127 items |
| Difference | +261% 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.