Lithium carbonate Prescribing at LEIGH VIEW MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

175

Total Quantity

3,661

NHS Cost

£570

vs National Avg

+37.9%

LEIGH VIEW MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 175 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £570 to the NHS. This is 37.9% 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

Prescribing Details

Total Items	175
Total Quantity	3,661
Total NHS Cost	£570
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+37.9%

Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	175 items
National average per practice	127 items
Difference	+37.9% 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.