Lithium carbonate Prescribing at ST. HELENS MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in psychoses and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
265
Total Quantity
4,356
NHS Cost
£682
vs National Avg
+108.9%
ST. HELENS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 265 items of Lithium carbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £682 to the NHS. This is 108.9% 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
22
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 265 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,356 |
| Total NHS Cost | £682 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +108.9% |
Lithium carbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 265 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 127 items |
| Difference | +108.9% 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.