Lithium carbonate Prescribing at PORCH SURGERY
Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
407
Total Quantity
10.2K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+220.8%
PORCH SURGERY prescribed 407 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,690 to the NHS. This is 220.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lithium carbonate is classified under Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 407 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,224 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,690 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +220.8% |
Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 407 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 127 items |
| Difference | +220.8% 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.