Lithium carbonate Prescribing at LONGROVE SURGERY

Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
172
Total Quantity
7,934
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+35.6%

LONGROVE SURGERY prescribed 172 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,208 to the NHS. This is 35.6% 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
19
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
10

Prescribing Details

Total Items172
Total Quantity7,934
Total NHS Cost£1,208
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+35.6%

Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice172 items
National average per practice127 items
Difference+35.6% 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.