Lithium carbonate Prescribing at FIVE VALLEYS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
302
Total Quantity
11.2K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+138%
FIVE VALLEYS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 302 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,664 to the NHS. This is 138% 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
24
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
24
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 302 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,203 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,664 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +138% |
Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 302 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 127 items |
| Difference | +138% 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.