Lithium carbonate Prescribing at HAMMERSMITH SURGERY
Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
178
Total Quantity
8,134
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+40.3%
HAMMERSMITH SURGERY prescribed 178 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,336 to the NHS. This is 40.3% 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
8
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
24
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 178 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,134 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,336 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +40.3% |
Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 178 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 127 items |
| Difference | +40.3% 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.