Lithium carbonate Prescribing at SHIPLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE-AFFINITY CARE
Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
676
Total Quantity
16.3K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+432.8%
SHIPLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE-AFFINITY CARE prescribed 676 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,535 to the NHS. This is 432.8% 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
50
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
56
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 676 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,332 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,535 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +432.8% |
Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 676 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 127 items |
| Difference | +432.8% 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.