Lithium carbonate Prescribing at LEANDER FAMILY PRACTICE

Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
156
Total Quantity
2,044
NHS Cost
£326
vs National Avg
+23%

LEANDER FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 156 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £326 to the NHS. This is 23% 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
18
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
18

Prescribing Details

Total Items156
Total Quantity2,044
Total NHS Cost£326
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+23%

Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice156 items
National average per practice127 items
Difference+23% 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.