Lithium carbonate Prescribing at GREAT CROSBY AND THORNTON

Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
223
Total Quantity
5,691
NHS Cost
£886
vs National Avg
+75.8%

GREAT CROSBY AND THORNTON prescribed 223 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £886 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

Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
22

Prescribing Details

Total Items223
Total Quantity5,691
Total NHS Cost£886
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+75.8%

Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice223 items
National average per practice127 items
Difference+75.8% 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.