Lithium carbonate Prescribing at PUTNEYMEAD GROUP MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
186
Total Quantity
10.3K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+46.6%

PUTNEYMEAD GROUP MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 186 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,537 to the NHS. This is 46.6% 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
17
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
25

Prescribing Details

Total Items186
Total Quantity10,282
Total NHS Cost£1,537
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+46.6%

Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice186 items
National average per practice127 items
Difference+46.6% 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.