Lithium carbonate Prescribing at RUTHERFORD MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
180
Total Quantity
6,762
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
+41.9%
RUTHERFORD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 180 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,016 to the NHS. This is 41.9% 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
8
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
12
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 180 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,762 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,016 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +41.9% |
Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 180 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 127 items |
| Difference | +41.9% 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.