Lithium carbonate Prescribing at ORCHARD MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
82
Total Quantity
4,689
NHS Cost
£707
vs National Avg
-35.4%

ORCHARD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 82 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £707 to the NHS. This is 35.4% 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
5
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
7

Prescribing Details

Total Items82
Total Quantity4,689
Total NHS Cost£707
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-35.4%

Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice82 items
National average per practice127 items
Difference-35.4% 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.