Lithium carbonate Prescribing at PONTELAND MEDICAL GROUP
Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
165
Total Quantity
2,765
NHS Cost
£396
vs National Avg
+30.1%
PONTELAND MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 165 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £396 to the NHS. This is 30.1% 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
1
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
1
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
8
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 165 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 2,765 |
| Total NHS Cost | £396 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +30.1% |
Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 165 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 127 items |
| Difference | +30.1% 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.