Lithium carbonate Prescribing at GROVES MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
480
Total Quantity
10.0K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+278.4%
GROVES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 480 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,575 to the NHS. This is 278.4% 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
34
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 480 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,037 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,575 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +278.4% |
Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 480 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 127 items |
| Difference | +278.4% 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.