Lithium carbonate Prescribing at GP AT HAND
Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
223
Total Quantity
9,779
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+75.8%
GP AT HAND prescribed 223 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,767 to the NHS. This is 75.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lithium carbonate is classified under Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
8
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 223 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,779 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,767 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +75.8% |
Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 223 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 127 items |
| Difference | +75.8% 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.