Lithium carbonate Prescribing at LANCASTER GATE MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
181
Total Quantity
4,607
NHS Cost
£696
vs National Avg
+42.7%

LANCASTER GATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 181 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £696 to the NHS. This is 42.7% 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
17
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
17

Prescribing Details

Total Items181
Total Quantity4,607
Total NHS Cost£696
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+42.7%

Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice181 items
National average per practice127 items
Difference+42.7% vs national average
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.