Lithium carbonate Prescribing at GARFORTH MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
213
Total Quantity
6,430
NHS Cost
£930
vs National Avg
+67.9%

GARFORTH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 213 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £930 to the NHS. This is 67.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lithium carbonate is classified under Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
19

Prescribing Details

Total Items213
Total Quantity6,430
Total NHS Cost£930
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+67.9%

Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice213 items
National average per practice127 items
Difference+67.9% vs national average
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.