Lithium carbonate Prescribing at JAMES WIGG PRACTICE
Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
510
Total Quantity
22.4K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+302%
JAMES WIGG PRACTICE prescribed 510 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,399 to the NHS. This is 302% 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
62
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
45
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 510 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 22,428 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,399 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +302% |
Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 510 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 127 items |
| Difference | +302% 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.