Lithium carbonate Prescribing at FOWEY RIVER PRACTICE
Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
187
Total Quantity
7,642
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+47.4%
FOWEY RIVER PRACTICE prescribed 187 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,658 to the NHS. This is 47.4% 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
17
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
13
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 187 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,642 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,658 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +47.4% |
Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 187 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 127 items |
| Difference | +47.4% 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.