Lithium carbonate Prescribing at SALTASH HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
339
Total Quantity
13.8K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+167.2%
SALTASH HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 339 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,027 to the NHS. This is 167.2% 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
28
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
28
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 339 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,806 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,027 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +167.2% |
Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 339 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 127 items |
| Difference | +167.2% 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.