Lithium carbonate Prescribing at SHIPSTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
347
Total Quantity
8,687
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+173.5%
SHIPSTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 347 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,293 to the NHS. This is 173.5% 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
30
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 347 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,687 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,293 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +173.5% |
Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 347 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 127 items |
| Difference | +173.5% 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.