Lithium carbonate Prescribing at FORUM FAMILY PRACTICE
Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
175
Total Quantity
5,538
NHS Cost
£890
vs National Avg
+37.9%
FORUM FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 175 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £890 to the NHS. This is 37.9% above 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
8
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
19
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 175 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,538 |
| Total NHS Cost | £890 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +37.9% |
Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 175 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 127 items |
| Difference | +37.9% 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.