Lithium carbonate Prescribing at HIGHLANDS SURGERY
Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
200
Total Quantity
8,231
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+57.6%
HIGHLANDS SURGERY prescribed 200 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,235 to the NHS. This is 57.6% 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
25
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
16
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 200 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,231 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,235 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +57.6% |
Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 200 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 127 items |
| Difference | +57.6% 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.