Lithium carbonate Prescribing at HIGHGROVE SURGERY
Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
358
Total Quantity
5,785
NHS Cost
£897
vs National Avg
+182.2%
HIGHGROVE SURGERY prescribed 358 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £897 to the NHS. This is 182.2% 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
23
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
23
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 358 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,785 |
| Total NHS Cost | £897 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +182.2% |
Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 358 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 127 items |
| Difference | +182.2% 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.