Lithium carbonate Prescribing at HIGHTOWN SURGERY
Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
183
Total Quantity
7,366
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+44.2%
HIGHTOWN SURGERY prescribed 183 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,840 to the NHS. This is 44.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lithium carbonate is classified under Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
14
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 183 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,366 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,840 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +44.2% |
Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 183 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 127 items |
| Difference | +44.2% 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.