Lithium carbonate Prescribing at ST. ALBANS MEDICAL GROUP

Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
191
Total Quantity
2,883
NHS Cost
£454
vs National Avg
+50.6%

ST. ALBANS MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 191 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £454 to the NHS. This is 50.6% 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
14
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
20

Prescribing Details

Total Items191
Total Quantity2,883
Total NHS Cost£454
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+50.6%

Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice191 items
National average per practice127 items
Difference+50.6% vs national average
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.