Lithium carbonate Prescribing at FOUNTAINS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
347
Total Quantity
10.6K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+173.5%
FOUNTAINS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 347 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,578 to the NHS. This is 173.5% 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
33
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
28
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 347 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,553 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,578 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +173.5% |
Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 347 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 127 items |
| Difference | +173.5% 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.