Lithium carbonate Prescribing at OTFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
85
Total Quantity
3,492
NHS Cost
£805
vs National Avg
-33%

OTFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 85 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £805 to the NHS. This is 33% 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
6
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
10

Prescribing Details

Total Items85
Total Quantity3,492
Total NHS Cost£805
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-33%

Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice85 items
National average per practice127 items
Difference-33% 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.