Lithium carbonate Prescribing at FOREST HEALTH CARE

Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
112
Total Quantity
5,487
NHS Cost
£763
vs National Avg
-11.7%

FOREST HEALTH CARE prescribed 112 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £763 to the NHS. This is 11.7% 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
13
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
7

Prescribing Details

Total Items112
Total Quantity5,487
Total NHS Cost£763
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-11.7%

Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice112 items
National average per practice127 items
Difference-11.7% 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.