Lithium carbonate Prescribing at LIGHTWATER SURGERY
Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
103
Total Quantity
5,016
NHS Cost
£741
vs National Avg
-18.8%
LIGHTWATER SURGERY prescribed 103 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £741 to the NHS. This is 18.8% below 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
11
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
4
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 103 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,016 |
| Total NHS Cost | £741 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -18.8% |
Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 103 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 127 items |
| Difference | -18.8% 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.