Lithium carbonate Prescribing at LEPTON AND KIRKHEATON SURGERIES
Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
321
Total Quantity
9,461
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+153%
LEPTON AND KIRKHEATON SURGERIES prescribed 321 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,758 to the NHS. This is 153% 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
28
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
26
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 321 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,461 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,758 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +153% |
Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 321 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 127 items |
| Difference | +153% 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.