Lithium carbonate Prescribing at OBSERVATORY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
187
Total Quantity
14.3K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+47.4%
OBSERVATORY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 187 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,136 to the NHS. This is 47.4% 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
13
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
12
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 187 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,268 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,136 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +47.4% |
Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 187 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 127 items |
| Difference | +47.4% 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.