Lithium carbonate Prescribing at NEWTON PLACE SURGERY

Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

168

Total Quantity

9,939

NHS Cost

£2.0K

vs National Avg

+32.4%

NEWTON PLACE SURGERY prescribed 168 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,981 to the NHS. This is 32.4% 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

Prescribing Details

Total Items	168
Total Quantity	9,939
Total NHS Cost	£1,981
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+32.4%

Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	168 items
National average per practice	127 items
Difference	+32.4% 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.