Lithium carbonate Prescribing at PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
834
Total Quantity
29.3K
NHS Cost
£6.6K
vs National Avg
+557.4%
PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 834 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,644 to the NHS. This is 557.4% 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
55
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
63
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 834 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 29,265 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,644 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +557.4% |
Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 834 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 127 items |
| Difference | +557.4% 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.