Lithium carbonate Prescribing at SOUTH LEICESTERSHIRE MEDICAL GROUP
Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
599
Total Quantity
19.0K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+372.2%
SOUTH LEICESTERSHIRE MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 599 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,415 to the NHS. This is 372.2% 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
47
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
55
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 599 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,951 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,415 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +372.2% |
Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 599 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 127 items |
| Difference | +372.2% 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.