Lithium carbonate Prescribing at FOREST HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
306
Total Quantity
13.6K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+141.2%
FOREST HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 306 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,368 to the NHS. This is 141.2% 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
30
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
21
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 306 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,566 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,368 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +141.2% |
Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 306 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 127 items |
| Difference | +141.2% 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.