Lithium carbonate Prescribing at PORTER BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
347
Total Quantity
7,339
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+173.5%
PORTER BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 347 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,143 to the NHS. This is 173.5% 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
40
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 347 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,339 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,143 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +173.5% |
Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 347 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 127 items |
| Difference | +173.5% 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.