Lithium carbonate Prescribing at HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
71
Total Quantity
2,923
NHS Cost
£449
vs National Avg
-44%
HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 71 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £449 to the NHS. This is 44% below 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
5
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
6
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 71 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 2,923 |
| Total NHS Cost | £449 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -44% |
Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 71 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 127 items |
| Difference | -44% 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.