Lithium carbonate Prescribing at GATEACRE MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
133
Total Quantity
3,084
NHS Cost
£487
vs National Avg
+4.8%

GATEACRE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 133 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £487 to the NHS. This is 4.8% 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
13
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
12

Prescribing Details

Total Items133
Total Quantity3,084
Total NHS Cost£487
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+4.8%

Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice133 items
National average per practice127 items
Difference+4.8% 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.