Lithium carbonate Prescribing at FRIARWOOD SURGERY
Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
148
Total Quantity
3,881
NHS Cost
£596
vs National Avg
+16.7%
FRIARWOOD SURGERY prescribed 148 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £596 to the NHS. This is 16.7% 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
14
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
15
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 148 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 3,881 |
| Total NHS Cost | £596 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +16.7% |
Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 148 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 127 items |
| Difference | +16.7% 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.