Lithium carbonate Prescribing at FAMILY PRACTICE

Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
63
Total Quantity
2,828
NHS Cost
£429
vs National Avg
-50.3%

FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 63 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £429 to the NHS. This is 50.3% 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
2
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
7

Prescribing Details

Total Items63
Total Quantity2,828
Total NHS Cost£429
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-50.3%

Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice63 items
National average per practice127 items
Difference-50.3% 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.