Lithium carbonate Prescribing at SHAFTESBURY MEDICAL CTR.
Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
405
Total Quantity
12.8K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+219.2%
SHAFTESBURY MEDICAL CTR. prescribed 405 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,897 to the NHS. This is 219.2% 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
39
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
30
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 405 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,774 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,897 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +219.2% |
Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 405 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 127 items |
| Difference | +219.2% 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.