Lithium carbonate Prescribing at LOSTOCK MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
167
Total Quantity
3,438
NHS Cost
£553
vs National Avg
+31.6%
LOSTOCK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 167 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £553 to the NHS. This is 31.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lithium carbonate is classified under Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 167 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 3,438 |
| Total NHS Cost | £553 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +31.6% |
Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 167 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 127 items |
| Difference | +31.6% 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.