Lithium carbonate Prescribing at SADDLEWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
172
Total Quantity
3,959
NHS Cost
£603
vs National Avg
+35.6%
SADDLEWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 172 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £603 to the NHS. This is 35.6% 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
27
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
8
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 172 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 3,959 |
| Total NHS Cost | £603 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35.6% |
Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 172 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 127 items |
| Difference | +35.6% 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.