Lithium carbonate Prescribing at FAMILY SURGERY

Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
62
Total Quantity
1,904
NHS Cost
£326
vs National Avg
-51.1%

FAMILY SURGERY prescribed 62 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £326 to the NHS. This is 51.1% 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
7
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
5

Prescribing Details

Total Items62
Total Quantity1,904
Total NHS Cost£326
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-51.1%

Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice62 items
National average per practice127 items
Difference-51.1% 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.