Lithium carbonate Prescribing at GLOUCESTER HEALTH ACCESS CENTRE
Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
208
Total Quantity
4,624
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+64%
GLOUCESTER HEALTH ACCESS CENTRE prescribed 208 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,255 to the NHS. This is 64% 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
14
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
13
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 208 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,624 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,255 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +64% |
Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 208 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 127 items |
| Difference | +64% 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.