Lithium carbonate Prescribing at QUEENSWAY MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
178
Total Quantity
6,233
NHS Cost
£911
vs National Avg
+40.3%

QUEENSWAY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 178 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £911 to the NHS. This is 40.3% 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
14
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
12

Prescribing Details

Total Items178
Total Quantity6,233
Total NHS Cost£911
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+40.3%

Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice178 items
National average per practice127 items
Difference+40.3% 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.