Lithium carbonate Prescribing at HIGHGATE GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
367
Total Quantity
12.5K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+189.3%
HIGHGATE GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 367 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,076 to the NHS. This is 189.3% 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
28
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
28
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 367 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,540 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,076 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +189.3% |
Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 367 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 127 items |
| Difference | +189.3% 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.