Lithium carbonate Prescribing at LYME VALLEY MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

3,171

NHS Cost

£525

vs National Avg

-53.5%

LYME VALLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 59 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £525 to the NHS. This is 53.5% below 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	59
Total Quantity	3,171
Total NHS Cost	£525
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	-53.5%

Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	59 items
National average per practice	127 items
Difference	-53.5% 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.