Lithium carbonate Prescribing at ORCHARD SURGERY,MELBOURN
Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
238
Total Quantity
8,537
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+87.6%
ORCHARD SURGERY,MELBOURN prescribed 238 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,227 to the NHS. This is 87.6% 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
22
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
14
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 238 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,537 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,227 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +87.6% |
Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 238 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 127 items |
| Difference | +87.6% 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.