Lithium carbonate Prescribing at LANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
518
Total Quantity
27.4K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
+308.3%
LANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 518 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,159 to the NHS. This is 308.3% 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
44
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 518 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 27,402 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,159 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +308.3% |
Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 518 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 127 items |
| Difference | +308.3% 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.