Lithium carbonate Prescribing at ELMS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
480
Total Quantity
10.0K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+278.4%
ELMS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 480 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,545 to the NHS. This is 278.4% 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
38
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 480 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,017 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,545 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +278.4% |
Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 480 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 127 items |
| Difference | +278.4% 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.