Lithium carbonate Prescribing at HELSTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
149
Total Quantity
6,709
NHS Cost
£989
vs National Avg
+17.4%
HELSTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 149 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £989 to the NHS. This is 17.4% 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
12
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
8
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 149 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,709 |
| Total NHS Cost | £989 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +17.4% |
Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 149 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 127 items |
| Difference | +17.4% 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.